With conference play looming, the No. 5 women’s soccer team (7-2) has been wracked by injuries and some bad bounces throughout non-conference play. UCLA has played the entire season without a complete, healthy roster, playing their first four matches without five key players who were participating in international competition with the U.S. Under-20 National Team. […]
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Senior’s injury creates defensive void
Often, the challenge for teams as talented as the No. 5 UCLA women’s soccer team is not their opponents, but in staying healthy and playing up to their capabilities. It seems the Bruins will have to rise up and face those challenges head on, as the injury bug has once again hit the team in […]
Brother’s boost benefits Bruins
The fastest soccer player in the country just might be UCLA Bruin Danesha Adams. While watching the No. 3 Bruins play, you immediately notice the junior from Shaker Heights, Ohio, jetting by defenders who appear to be standing still in comparison. Adams utilizes her blend of speed and skill to regularly score goals. “She’s a […]
Soccer has their eyes on the prize this season
After three straight appearances in the Final Four, the UCLA women’s soccer team hopes this year will be the year it brings home the big prize. With the Bruins now firmly established among the elite programs of collegiate soccer and boasting a roster filled with talent and experience at every position, this season will not […]
Olson's debut as a starter earns him Pac-10 honors
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Ben Olson put on a scintillating aerial show at the Rose Bowl last Saturday, guiding the Bruins to a 31-10 victory against Utah as a first-time starter. For his efforts, Olson was named Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Week. He threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions in the […]
Bruins kick off season with an even record
Ranked No. 1 in the preseason for the first time in school history, the UCLA women’s soccer team looked to get its 2006 season off to a fast start at the Penn State Invitational. The Bruins faced off against No. 3 Penn State on Friday night and got the lightning-quick opening they were looking for […]
USA Basketball has more to prove
After beating Lithuania early Saturday morning, 111-88, the USA Basketball team has won its four exhibition games by a combined 118 points as it continues to prepare for the World Championships later this month. Seems like everything is fine and a gold medal is a lock this time around, right? Excuse me if I withhold […]