For the first time this decade, UCLA men’s soccer will open up the season outside of the United Soccer Coaches’ preseason top 25. The Bruins still received 32 votes – the second most among nonranked teams – but last year’s historically poor season still hangs over them. UCLA went 7-10-1 in 2017, good for its […]
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Bruin baseball players at bat in premier summer league on Cape Cod
There was UCLA, Purdue, Florida State, Pittsburgh, Houston and Yale apparel scattered throughout the loud, dimly lit Mexican restaurant. Nearly 30 college baseball players – along with an entire coaching staff, training staff and front office – were all crammed into the front room of El Mariachi, a popular restaurant in downtown Wareham, Massachusetts. This […]
Former Bruins set to make WNBA playoff debut for Seattle Storm, Atlanta Dream
Cori Close had reminders on her phone for every single Seattle Storm and Atlanta Dream regular-season game. She now has their playoff schedule entered in her calendar as well. For the first time, heading into her eighth year of coaching, the UCLA women’s basketball coach will watch the WNBA playoffs as a fan of her […]
Women’s soccer defeats Long Beach State in final seconds of season opener
The Bruins were on the brink of extra time. But with two seconds remaining, senior forward/midfielder Anika Rodriguez flicked a long ball from the defense into the path of senior forward Hailie Mace, who shrugged off one defender before placing the ball into the net to seal the win as the horn sounded. No. 2 […]
UCLA gymnasts Kyla Ross, Madison Kocian speak out on abuse by Larry Nassar
Two UCLA gymnasts said Thursday that they were abused by a former USA Gymnastics doctor who has been accused of sexually abusing more than 200 women. Kyla Ross and Madison Kocian said they decided to come forward about their abuse by Larry Nassar, who has been convicted of state sexual abuse and federal child pornography […]
Men’s basketball finalizes nonconference schedule for upcoming season
The first half of the Bruins’ schedule was made official Wednesday. With less than 12 weeks until the start of the season, UCLA men’s basketball announced its out-of-conference schedule, consisting of five matchups against Power Five and AAC opponents. First up on the slate will be a preseason exhibition against New York Institute of Technology, […]
Women’s soccer kicks off season with fresh recruits at Wallis Annenberg Stadium
The Bruins will open the regular season Friday after finishing one goal short of claiming the national championship last season. UCLA women’s soccer fell to Pac-12 rival Stanford 3-2 in the NCAA championship match last season. Senior forward Julia Hernandez said the Bruins are motivated by their loss. “I’ve been on two different teams and […]