Coming off an enormously successful weekend, the UCLA divers will head east to compete in the Minnesota Diving Invite this weekend. Coach Tom Stebbins will bring his four most seasoned divers to have the best shot at a successful outing. “I chose to bring those with the most competitive experience,” Stebbins said. “They’re used to […]
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Swimmers sink under Wildcats’ weight
The No. 12 UCLA swim team entered this weekend with a daunting task: back-to-back dual meets, with the second against the No. 4 Arizona Wildcats. The Bruins outswam Arizona State on Friday, but couldn’t overcome Arizona’s speedy squad. “Arizona can win NCAAs this year. That’s how talented they are,” UCLA coach Cyndi Gallagher said. “They […]
Swimmers leave USD floundering
The UCLA swim team was helped by a variety of its members in a 174-74 victory over the University of San Diego on Friday. The win was the undefeated Bruins’ first on the road. “It felt great to be out there and just be a team,” coach Cyndi Gallagher said. “Everyone swam well.” The Bruins […]
Young swim team mixes it up
The UCLA women’s swim team (2-0, 1-0 Pac-10) hopes to remain undefeated as it competes away from home for the first time this season. The Bruins will face the University of San Diego, bringing in a 9-0 all-time record over the Toreros. The Bruins head south after kicking off the season with two wins against […]
Squad casts away fears with wins
The UCLA women’s swim team dispelled any anxieties about losing valuable seniors to graduation last year by defeating Oregon State 140-117 and UC Santa Barbara 145-112 on Friday at the Student Activities Center pool. “We all wanted to come in and prove that we are not an up-and-coming team,” senior Jeana Fuccillo said. “We’re just […]
Swimming to kick off season
SWIMMING Today, 2 p.m. v. UCSB, Oregon State Student Activities Center As the UCLA women’s swim team opens its season against Oregon State and UC Santa Barbara today at the Student Activities Center Pool, some questions remain unanswered. The most important one concerns the gaping hole left in the roster by graduated seniors such as […]
Women’s tennis upsets Cal in rain-delayed match
The No. 17 UCLA women’s tennis team sat in eager anticipation with their eyes fixed on the sky. Would they get to finish their match against No. 6 California? A sudden downpour of rain answered with a resounding “no,” and both teams packed up their rackets and called it a day. Sunday afternoon in a […]