The Bruin pitching staff supplied the fuel, and the bats ignited the fire Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Stadium. No. 3 UCLA (26-7, 12-3 Pac-12) defeated Cal State Fullerton (19-16, 6-3 Big West) 7-2 behind a commanding performance from the bullpen. Bruin pitchers allowed a meager two runs on three hits but dealt a number […]
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Baseball looks to hand No. 6 USC first weekend series loss
This weekend, UCLA has the chance to get revenge and do what no team has done against USC this season – yet the Bruins will be careful not to let their opponent upset their rhythm. No. 7 UCLA (23-6, 10-2 Pac-12) will make the the trip to Dedeaux Field for a three-game series against No. […]
Bruins see chance to redeem lackluster season with WNIT championship
The women’s basketball team, on the course of righting its ship, has caught wind in the right direction and is on the brink of success. UCLA (18-18, 8-10 Pac-12) will face West Virginia (23-14, 7-11 Big 12) on Saturday at 3 p.m. EST in Charlestown, W.Va., for the Women’s National Invitation Tourament championship game. Although […]
Women’s basketball beats Northern Colorado, advances to Elite Eight
Spring break meant nothing to the women’s basketball team as it rolled into the Women’s National Invitation Tournament Elite Eight with a win over University of Northern Colorado Thursday night. The Bruins struggled against the Bears for control throughout the game and eventually gained it, winning 74-60. Coach Cori Close largely attributed her team’s success […]
UCLA overtakes CSUB 70-54 in Women’s National Invitation Tournament
While the women’s basketball team’s bid for the Women’s National Invitation Tournament was automatic, it’s passage into the second round was far from it. UCLA defeated Cal State Bakersfield Thursday night in the first round of the tournament 70-54. The Bruins (14-18, 8-10 Pac-12) began and ended the game with shutdown defense and a poised […]
Women’s basketball must achieve new season high to reach NCAAs
Even in the final stretch of the season, UCLA women’s basketball will need to accomplish some firsts in order to keep its season alive. It’s win or go home as UCLA begins its quest for a Pac-12 title and an NCAA Tournament berth against the University of Arizona on Thursday at 2 p.m. in the […]
Women’s basketball’s Kacy Swain talks about living, playing with diabetes
Irritability, extreme thirst, frequent trips to the bathroom and unprecedented weight loss – these were the signs that prompted Kacy Swain’s father, George Swain, to make a trip to the pharmacy and buy a blood sugar testing kit one spring day in 2011. He pricked his daughter’s finger. When they saw the results, they knew […]