UCLA gymnastics’ performance in the Pac-12 Championships brought back a certain memory for coach Valorie Kondos Field. It was not one from her 24 years of experience coaching the team. Instead, it was a relatively recent memory – one that traces back to Feb. 2 of this year. “Honestly, about halfway through the meet, out […]
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UCLA gymnastics honors seniors with final home win
Danusia Francis had some big shoes to fill. The sophomore was up next on beam. Just prior, the chants of “10” from the crowd after redshirt junior Samantha Peszek’s beam routine turned into jeers at the judges after they unveiled a 9.925. The fans were left hungry. Moments later, Francis stuck her side aerial into […]
UCLA yell crew captain Danny King will deliver final cheers
Eight pairs of eyes stare straight at UCLA yell crew captain Danny King an hour before the final men’s basketball home game tipoff on March 2. It’s much less than what he’s used to whenever he leads UCLA crowds in a cheer. But just like when he’s at work, it’s easy to distinguish his voice […]
Women’s basketball’s season ends with fall to Colorado
The Pac-12 Network’s camera was focused on Thea Lemberger’s face. But this time, she wasn’t standing on the line ready to shoot a free throw. All she could do was watch in her warm-up gear from the bench as her team tried to overcome a deficit against Colorado. The senior guard was a conspicuous absence […]
UCLA women’s basketball to take on Colorado in first round of Pac-12s
Fast break transition layups, seven seconds or less – that isn’t something that should be expected this Thursday when the UCLA women’s basketball team takes on Colorado for the Pac-12 tournament. Thirty games into the season, both teams have established identities as teams predicated around a solid defense. Just like their previous two meetings this […]
Standing strong: UCLA basketball’s Thea Lemberger toughs out injury
Any player cutting into Thea Lemberger’s lane better expect some contact. “I’m excited to hit ‘em,” she said. The women’s basketball senior guard has already taken the most charges on her team, but she’ll gladly take some more.She’ll dive for loose balls. She’ll welcome the blows that try to stop her from scoring. She’s not […]
UCLA beats Stanford after Bruin gymnast nets perfect 10
What do a serpent and a pair of six-shooter guns have to do with a floor exercise routine? They’re both part of a recipe for a perfect 10. That was the story of senior Sydney Sawa’s Saturday night. Sawa’s slithering arm movements, finger gun-firing and other distinct dance elements helped the UCLA gymnast secure her […]