If the UCLA women’s volleyball team is going to challenge for the Pac-10 title this season, it’s going to need to improve its hitting. The Bruins (8-3, 1-1 Pac-10) dropped their Pac-10 opener against then-No. 3 Washington largely because of its hitting miscues. UCLA registered 33 errors for a .198 hitting percentage, well below the […]
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Team hopes seniors bring in title
With an unprecedented five seniors in its starting lineup and a preseason No. 3 ranking, the UCLA women’s volleyball team can only hope the time is now to finally overcome its run of disappointing finishes in the NCAA tournament. UCLA coach Andy Banachowski acknowledged the situation, saying, “It’s pretty unusual to have a group like […]
The Den aims to boost students’ sports involvement
When John Wooden started his string of NCAA championships in 1964, Pauley Pavilion was a sight to behold. Students would camp out days prior to the game just to get a glimpse of one of the finest dynasties in collegiate sports history. As the championships piled up, Pauley Pavilion became one of the most intimidating […]
[Olympics] Bruin athletes triumph at Olympics
After a series of injuries that nearly derailed her collegiate track and field career, UCLA alumna Joanna Hayes was finally the recipient of a little luck Wednesday in the women’s 100-meter hurdles at the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. The favorite in the event, Perdita Felicien of Canada, tripped over the first hurdle and collided […]
[Olympic Preview] Security elevated for Summer Olympics
When the Olympic Games were first created, they were designed as a unifying symbol for countries to join together and enjoy the rivalries of athletic competition. Now, though, as the Olympics return to Athens, Greece, all Olympic athletes, including some of UCLA’s finest, are surrounded by the threat of terrorist attacks, causing anxiety and tension […]
M. basketball: New Bruins bring hope to upcoming basketball season
Sunday’s game at the Nike Los Angeles College Pro-City League turned into the showdown everyone wanted to see. The result, though, may have had a different outcome than expected. Jordan Farmar, UCLA’s incoming All-American point guard, proved again why the future of Bruin basketball appears to be safe in his hands. The incoming freshman scored […]
M. Basketball: UCLA’s Fey establishes strong on-court presence
If Saturday was any indication, the UCLA men’s basketball team may have found itself a powerful inside presence for next season. Beleaguered center Michael Fey scored 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds while leading his team, Hank’s Big Time, of the Nike Los Angeles College Pro-City League, to a 95-55 victory, showing a glimpse of […]