UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.—This clash at the top of the rankings was predicted to be close, but no one could have guessed it would have come down to inches. No. 2 UCLA women’s soccer (2-0) defeated No. 3 Penn State (2-1) 2-1 on a goal determined by video review. The Bruins used the pace of their […]
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Student-athletes learn to manage pressure through faith at training camp
Being a Division I athlete takes more than physical excellence. UCLA sports garner media attention from across the country, and teams perform in front of crowds of people who expect wins. The Ultimate Training Camp, a weeklong camp run by the Athletes in Action program, helps athletes manage the pressures of competing in the NCAA […]
Women’s tennis maintains high hopes for next season despite Elite Eight loss
The Bruins fell in the Elite Eight – but reaching that point was a first for many in the lineup. “We definitely had missed opportunities to make it to the Final Four, which was hard to take,” said coach Stella Sampras Webster. “But, it was great for them to experience this and see what it’s […]
Women’s tennis to play Ole Miss for second time this season at NCAAs
The Bruins are in a position they haven’t been in since 2015 – the NCAA Sweet 16. No. 12-seeded UCLA women’s tennis (22-5, 9-1 Pac-12) will face No. 5-seeded Ole Miss (22-6, 9-4 SEC) in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for a shot at the final eight. “It’s great to be back,” said coach Stella Sampras Webster. […]
Women’s tennis sweeps Fresno State in first round of NCAA tournament
For the second time this season, the Bruins swept the Bulldogs. And this time, it meant keeping their season alive. No. 12-seeded UCLA women’s tennis (21-5) defeated Fresno State (12-13) 4-0 in the first round of the NCAA tournament. “This is why you come to college – to play NCAAs,” said coach Stella Sampras Webster. […]
Bruins prepare for first round of NCAA tournament on home court
This weekend is what the Bruins have been working toward all year long. No. 14 UCLA women’s tennis (20-5, 9-1 Pac-12) heads into the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday. The Bruins drew a 12 seed, earning a first round match against unranked Fresno State (12-12, 3-1 Mountain West). “We’ve been getting ready for […]
Tennis player Ena Shibahara regains footing after dropping in rankings
Ena Shibahara was the No. 1 singles player in the nation for the entire fall season – but her dominance didn’t last. Her ranking dropped into the double digits in January. No. 13 UCLA women’s tennis (20-5, 9-1 Pac-12) is less than a week into the postseason, and it appears that Shibahara is back. “(Shibahara) […]