Go back to the basics. That’s what UCLA coach Ben Howland claims his team needs to do in order to maintain past success with one of the least experienced Bruin squads in recent memory.
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After stunning win, two reality checks
The thrill of notching a big win on the road can do wonders for a team’s morale. But converting ambition into success can lead to a false sense of invincibility, which is why that kind of contentment can have noxious effects on a locker room.
UCLA women’s volleyball loses final match in Wahine invitational
Playing in front of their home crowd, the No. 7 Rainbow Wahine (3-0) swept the No. 9 Bruins (2-1) 25-23, 25-18, 25-22.
Tennis forced to forfeit conference title
The Pac-10 stripped the UCLA men’s tennis team of its 2008 team conference title for a violation committed by one of the team’s players who accepted money against NCAA regulations, according to a statement released by the conference on Friday.
Gordon to compete for spot on USA team
UCLA freshman forward Drew Gordon was selected to compete for a spot on USA Basketball’s Men’s U19 team, USA Basketball announced on Wednesday.
Bruins seek silver lining
COLLEGE STATION, Texas “”mdash; It isn’t easy to judge the 2009 UCLA men’s tennis season.
UCLA loses shot at NCAA Championship
COLLEGE STATION, Texas “”mdash; Up 3-1 in the NCAA semifinals, the UCLA men’s tennis team needed to beat Ohio State in just one of the three singles matches remaining to get its second upset victory in two days and clinch a spot in the title match, where rival USC was already waiting.