As I walked into the Staples Center on Sunday evening, I really didn’t have any idea as to what I should expect. I hadn’t really been following the NBA the same way as I normally do, but I definitely knew that the Toronto Raptors, which have been my favorite team since they joined the league, […]
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Tennis hopes to carry momentum into match
Fresh off of a convincing sweep over Loyola Marymount to open their season, the UCLA women’s tennis team is looking to carry some early momentum into their match against a veteran UC Santa Barbara team today. The No. 12 Bruins (1-0) are hosting the Gauchos in what is their season opener at 1:30 p.m. at […]
UCLA’s Wynne taken 1st in draft
The rumors turned to reality for sophomore defender Marvell Wynne on Friday afternoon when he was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2006 MLS SuperDraft. Wynne was selected by the New York/New Jersey MetroStars, a surprising destination after the MetroStars traded with Chivas USA for the No. 1 pick in this year’s […]
Season’s first match a clean sweep for tennis
As students walked in and out of the Los Angeles Tennis Center on Thursday, they were able to catch a glimpse of this year’s new-look women’s tennis team. However, very few, if any, stayed through the entirety of the 7-0 blowout victory over Loyola Marymount, as the match appeared to be over just minutes after […]
Women’s tennis begins season fueled by renewed team unity
The day has arrived. For months, members of the UCLA women’s tennis team have been practicing and playing in tournaments, waiting for today, the first dual match of the season. After a series of split squad meetings, the complete Bruin team will open the season together. Now is their chance to showcase their talent as […]
Women’s tennis gets early season experience
Things are slowly starting to come together for the youthful UCLA women’s tennis team as they wrapped up a weekend in which all players gained some early season experience that will prove to be valuable as the year progresses. Freshmen Ashley Joelson and Anna-Viktoria Lind competed under the direction of coach Stella Sampras Webster while […]
Women's tennis lineup will depend largely on this weekend
This weekend will be one of many challenges to come for the UCLA women’s tennis team as they travel to Nevada to compete in the Las Vegas Classic. The Bruins will have a lineup that varies tremendously from the one they became familiar with last season. After the Bruins lost to crosstown rival USC in […]