2013 title winner UCLA baseball falls short in rankings

After winning its first national title last season, UCLA baseball will not open its 2014 season atop the national rankings. The Bruins earned preseason rankings of No. 12 by Baseball America and No. 8 by Perfect Game USA. UCLA entered last season with the same No. 12 ranking given by Baseball America, but ended up […]

Tony Parker’s Cal game highlights inconsistent play

With around 12 minutes to go in the first half of UCLA men’s basketball’s win over Cal Sunday, sophomore forward/center Tony Parker checked into the game looking to build off his career performance in the previous game. One minute later, he was back on the bench, a towel draped over his head, with two fouls […]

High altitudes to give Colorado home-court edge over UCLA

Conference road games always pose challenges, but playing in the high altitude of Boulder, Colo., adds another wrinkle that the Bruins must overcome. At 5,430 feet, the Coors Events Center gives the Buffaloes some additional home-court advantage in the form of its altitude. “Going into Colorado with the elevation, … it’s a tough place to […]

Men’s basketball’s improved defense paves way to win over ASU

With 1:29 left in UCLA men’s basketball’s win over Arizona State on Sunday, Sun Devils guard Jahii Carson drove the ball into the paint and hoisted it up for a floater when it came to an abrupt stop. Carson’s final shot of the night found itself wedged between the backboard and the rim, epitomizing the […]

LaVine back on his game and leads bench in revitalizing offensive game

The crowd was on its feet before it even happened. As freshman guard Zach LaVine galloped ahead of the pack and received a pass, fans at Pauley Pavilion got loud in anticipation of what was next. LaVine conducted them to a crescendo by unwinding a thunderous windmill jam. After an extended slump in which he […]