Junior middle blocker Daenan Gyimah led the Bruins on his birthday to their first win against a ranked opponent this year. No. 6 UCLA (5-1) beat No. 12 UC Santa Barbara (3-3) in straight sets Wednesday at Pauley Pavilion by scores of 25-20, 25-16, 25-21. Gyimah hit for .714 after breaking the Bruins’ hitting percentage […]
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Women’s water polo determined to blow competition out of water despite young team
The Bruins are taking things one step at a time in their quest back to the top. UCLA women’s water polo will have the opportunity to bounce back from last season’s semifinal loss and capture its first national title since 2009. The Bruins were recently picked to finish third in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation […]
With family history of UCLA athletics, thrower Jacob Wilson prepares for debut
Despite a deep-seated family connection, redshirt freshman thrower Jacob Wilson forged his own path to UCLA. “Both my parents went to UCLA and were athletes; they definitely wanted me to come here but never forced me,” Wilson said. “I was pretty set on (California) actually but then I went on my official visit here; in […]
Women’s basketball loses two games over weekend, sets sights on deep NCAA run
Cori Close said the Bruins experienced two different shooting performances in their two losses this past weekend. “It was totally different,” the coach said. “I didn’t think shots were hard to come by on Friday (against Oregon State) … (but) I didn’t feel like we ever got in an offensive rhythm (against Oregon).” UCLA women’s […]
The Rundown: Jan. 16
GymnasticsAngie Forburger, assistant Sports editor The Bruins swept this week’s Pac-12 honors. Freshman Margzetta Frazier, junior Kyla Ross and senior Katelyn Ohashi of No. 2 UCLA gymnastics (1-0) took home Pac-12 awards after their performances at Saturday’s Collegiate Challenge. Frazier – who made her collegiate debut on vault and floor exercise Saturday – was recognized […]
Men’s volleyball aims to justify ranking with win against UCSB at home
The Bruins have a chance to clinch their first win against a ranked opponent this season. No. 6 UCLA men’s volleyball (4-1) will face No. 12 UC Santa Barbara (3-2) at Pauley Pavilion on Wednesday night. The Bruins dropped four spots in the rankings after being ranked No. 2 through their first five games of […]
Three UCLA soccer players drafted in first rounds to major leagues
Men’s soccer Matthew Kenney, Daily Bruin reporter A pair of Bruins heard their names called in the first round of the MLS SuperDraft on Friday. FC Cincinnati selected former midfielder Frankie Amaya with the first overall pick, while Atlanta United FC chose senior midfielder Anderson Asiedu with the final pick of the opening round. This […]