In the early parts of the young season, the UCLA women’s basketball team has emphasized growing. A weekend in Florida fits perfectly with the game plan. After a huge upset win over No. 10 Oklahoma on Sunday, the Bruins will travel to Florida this weekend to play in the Gulf Coast Showcase. “It’s definitely a […]
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UCLA men’s soccer anticipates tough playoff matchup with UConn
The Bruins enjoyed smooth sailing on the field last game on Sunday night against Elon. But in the third round of the NCAA tournament, the UCLA men’s soccer team expects choppier waters. After defeating Elon 4-0 in a game that was never in question, top-seeded UCLA will host the University of Connecticut on Sunday in […]
UCLA men’s soccer beats Elon 4-0 to advance in NCAA tournament
Everything came easily for the Bruins on Sunday, so easily that defenders were scoring goals and the team essentially put it on cruise control before halftime. The UCLA men’s soccer team beat Elon 4-0 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in its first playoff game after getting a first-round bye. Senior forward Victor […]
UCLA women’s basketball bests No. 10 Oklahoma, 82-76
The UCLA women’s basketball team had fallen to then-No. 12 Nebraska and lost a heartbreaker to No. 12 North Carolina in the first three games of the season, but Sunday afternoon was different. UCLA had another shot at a highly ranked opponent, this time No. 10 Oklahoma, and it capitalized with a 82-76 win. “There’s […]
Men’s soccer coach Jorge Salcedo: Bruin for life
Visit coach Jorge Salcedo when he’s home and chances are he’ll be watching a soccer game. Almost everything in his life is about soccer and the UCLA men’s soccer team that he has coached for the past 10 years. Soccer had been passed down to Salcedo by his father. Salcedo grabbed the ball and ran […]
UCLA men’s soccer eager to return to field for final Pac-12 game
It’s been almost two weeks since the UCLA men’s soccer team has laced up the cleats and lined up to play a game, and the Bruins are itching to get back on the field. UCLA will travel to play San Diego State on Saturday to play its last regular season game of the year after […]
UCLA women’s basketball signs No. 1 recruiting class
When coach Cori Close received five faxes Wednesday afternoon, it became official. History was made. UCLA women’s basketball signed its first No. 1 recruiting class in the program’s history, but the five new recruits have already set their minds on leaving an even larger legacy: the program’s first NCAA national championship. “It feels great, I’ve […]