Around the League: Feb. 5

Men’s basketball Sam Connon, assistant Sports editor The Pac-12 hasn’t had a team ranked inside the top 25 since New Year’s Eve. That five-week streak was extended to six when the AP polls were released Monday, but not without a close call from the Huskies. Washington men’s basketball (18-4, 9-0 Pac-12) was just seven points […]

Men’s tennis aims to merit No. 7 rank in upcoming match against Saint Mary’s

The Bruins are ranked No. 7 in the nation, but coach Billy Martin said he’s not sold the ranking is justified. “We have a lot to prove,” Martin said. “(Our ranking) is just a bunch of coaches sitting down in preseason and ranking teams. We have to be ready to play each and every one […]

Men’s tennis sees fresh faces, shifting lineups at break of the season

New contributors, a changing lineup and injuries have all impacted the Bruins at the start of their dual-match season. UCLA men’s tennis (2-0) has some new faces in its spring lineup. Both Govind Nanda and Patrick Zahraj are freshmen who joined the team after the new year began. Nanda played both matches over the weekend […]

Men’s tennis defeats Indiana, San Diego, qualifies for ITA National Championships

After winning the ITA Kick-Off Weekend, the Bruins have qualified for the ITA National Indoor Championships. Playing in both the No. 1 singles and doubles spot, senior Maxime Cressy led No. 7 UCLA men’s tennis (2-0) to 4-1 victories over both Indiana and the University of San Diego on Friday and Saturday, respectively. Cressy’s serve […]

Men’s tennis takes a swing at securing championship spot at upcoming weekend

It’s time for head-to-head competition in Westwood. No. 7 UCLA men’s tennis will be facing unranked Indiana and the winner of the unranked San Diego and Ole Miss matchup for the ITA Kick-Off Weekend. Both matches will take place at the Los Angeles Tennis Center and will open the Bruins’ dual-match season. UCLA coach Billy […]

Men’s tennis rallies for dual-match season after four-day tournament

Tournament season isn’t over for the Bruins. No. 7 UCLA men’s tennis sent 10 players to compete at the Sherwood Collegiate Cup this past weekend in Thousand Oaks, California. They competed with Stanford and Texas A&M in a four-day tournament from Friday to Monday. The doubles team of freshman Govind Nanda and senior Maxime Cressy […]

Men’s tennis looks to serve its best in doubleheader to open regular season

The Bruins will have a chance to defend their three-year home win streak with a home doubleheader to open their regular season. No. 7 UCLA men’s tennis will face off against Nevada and UC Davis. Originally scheduled for Wednesday, the matches have been postponed due to forecasted rain. They will take place at a later, […]