On paper, Wednesday’s friendly between No. 4 UCLA and Missouri might seem like an inconsequential preseason kick-about between two women’s soccer teams. But, even though neither team managed to find the back of the net at the end of the 90 minutes, the Bruins left the North Athletic Field with a handful of goals of […]
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Women’s soccer sets new goals after scoreless tie in exhibition game
On paper, Wednesday’s friendly between No. 4 UCLA and Missouri might seem like an inconsequential preseason kick-about between two women’s soccer teams. But, even though neither team managed to find the back of the net at the end of the 90 minutes, the Bruins left the North Athletic Field with a handful of goals of […]
Former UCLA volleyball player brings deadly kills to US national team
It seemed like a tall order for Karsta Lowe. It was less than a year after the outside hitter completed a four-year run at UCLA that she managed to land an unexpected spot with the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team. “As a rookie it’s really hard. Especially this summer before the Olympics’ year, it’s hard […]
The Aubserver: Caitlyn Jenner used ESPYs to champion transgender rights, acceptance
There were plenty of reasons to cry while watching the ESPY Awards. Maybe it was Cincinnati Bengal Devon Still’s emotional speech about his daughter Leah’s fight against cancer. Maybe you cried while watching the late Lauren Hill say, “Today was the best day I’ve had, probably in my entire life,” after she wouldn’t let terminal […]
The Aubserver: World Cup signals why women’s sports need equal pay, consideration
I hate to kick someone when he or she is already down, but I’m sorry Sepp Blatter. The former president of FIFA recently stepped down from his role amid broiling controversy, but while turning a blind eye to corruption during his 18-year tenure, it seems he also completely let the idea of gender equality fly […]
Pac-12 adds sand volleyball, UCLA coach transitions to focused role
A wave of change will hit the NCAA’s newest collegiate sport in 2016. With it will come new formats for teams looking to claim the conference and national title. Meanwhile, the head of the UCLA program will adopt a more focused role for a Bruin team that has continued to develop with each season. The […]
From court to sand, senior set to further volleyball dream in last year
An 11-year-old Julie Consani looked a little out of place on the volleyball court. Still a few years too early for her eventual growth spurt, the undersized young athlete’s footwear of choice was a combination of pink low-top Converse sneakers and white Adidas soccer socks with black stripes. “I think at that point I was […]