This post was updated Jan. 26 at 7:22 p.m. Jaelan Phillips’ next move could come much to the chagrin of Bruins fans. The former UCLA football defensive end announced his medical retirement from the sport last month after battling numerous injuries over the past few seasons. But as 247Sports reported Friday, the No. 1 recruit […]
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Men’s basketball faces duo of Oregon teams in first road trip of Pac-12 play
UCLA and Oregon began the season as the media’s top-two choices to win the Pac-12 men’s basketball title. To say they have not been playing like the favorites would be an understatement. The Bruins fired coach Steve Alford after losing four straight games to close its nonconference slate. On the other hand, the Ducks’ crown […]
Men’s tennis’ new season uncertain but with potential for younger players to shine
Nobody is quite sure what UCLA men’s tennis will look like this season, not even their coach. “I’m not sure who will step up for us this season,” said coach Billy Martin. “There’s no guarantee or certainty of what’s going to happen, and that’s sports and that’s what’s so fun about it.” Led by Martin […]
Around the League: Pac-12 and MPSF sports remain competitive as winter season heats up
Gymnastics Angie Forburger, assistant Sports editor The gymnastics season is underway. Eight Pac-12 gymnastics programs kicked off their 2019 seasons this past weekend or will begin their season this week. No. 1 UCLA (1-0) began its run to defend its 2018 NCAA title Friday with a home win against No. 11 Nebraska. The Bruins will […]
Men’s volleyball prepare for CSUN match by reflecting on lessons from season so far
The Bruins will face their highest ranked opponent so far this season. No. 2 UCLA men’s volleyball (2-0) will match up against No. 12 CSUN (2-1) in the Matadome on Wednesday. This will be the first ranked opponent the Bruins will face this season. UCLA started its season with two wins last week against Princeton […]
Smith Says: In the post-Alford era, UCLA’s faster tempo gives it a shot at a Pac-12 title
This coming offseason for UCLA men’s basketball will be a pivotal one. The program is expected to launch an expansive coaching search for Steve Alford’s replacement, and while the Bruins accomplished just a 7-6 nonconference record including home losses to Belmont and Liberty, do not write off this season’s team. Since naming Murry Bartow the […]
Women’s basketball tries to maintain positive outlook after loss to Stanford
This post was updated Jan. 9 at 4:52 p.m. Japreece Dean picked up the stat sheet as she sat down for the press conference – and then she rolled her eyes and released a sigh of frustration. The senior guard – who logged 22 points and four assists in UCLA women’s basketball’s (9-6, 2-1 Pac-12) […]