After suffering a disappointing loss to Oregon State in Corvallis last weekend, the UCLA men’s soccer team made it a point during practice this week to bounce back in a big way. To complete that goal, UCLA will not have to look too far. The No. 12 Bruins (7-3, 3-1 Pac-10) will travel locally today […]
Author Archives: Ajaybir Behniwal
Beavers bite back to end Bruin shutout streak
By Ajaybir Behniwal Bruin sports senior staff abehniwal@media.ucla.edu On Sunday, the Bruins’ men’s soccer team found itself on the opposite end of a tradition that they slowly began to grow accustomed to. After four consecutive victories by means of shutouts, the Bruins found themselves unable to claim victory, let alone score a goal, against an […]
Tickets against USC? Priceless.
Yesterday, while eating lunch, I got a call from my friend telling me to hurry to the Central Ticket Office to buy vouchers for the UCLA v. USC football game in December. I quickly finished eating and hurried to the CTO a little before my last class of the day and listened to employees yelling […]
Despite a loss, Bruins keep the ball rolling
Ever since a disappointing 2-1 loss to Ohio State in mid-September, the UCLA men’s soccer team has gotten back on track, following their trend of shutout victories. Prior to the loss, the Bruins had shut out three straight opponents, including then-second-seeded Maryland. Following the loss, the team has had similar success, including two crucial victories […]
Traveled star lands in Westwood
In a state of shock, Sal Zizzo hung up the phone and proceeded to change his plane ticket to get him from Germany to Dallas. In the midst of playing for a regional team at a tournament in Germany, Zizzo was informed that he was selected to be a member of the Under-18 U.S. National […]
Bruins prime for Pac-10 play
As halftime approached on Sunday against UNLV, it appeared as though Jonathan Bornstein would once again be the only Bruin to record a goal. However, five minutes before the end of the half, sophomore Kamani Hill helped contribute to the Bruins’ effort with a goal of his own. But even then, Bornstein remained a part […]
2004 champ aims for repeat
The scene looks eerily familiar for Tommy Haas. Just like last year, he is entering the Mercedes-Benz Cup having come off an injury. Just like last year, he is hoping to use the tournament to propel him back into the upper echelon of the ATP world rankings. Such is the status of the defending champion. […]