Friday, 4/25/97 Bruins’ conference title hopes rest on outcome of Oregon road trip UCLA must sweep Beavers to win Pacific10, ensure higher College World Series seed UCLA’s injury list grows The UCLA softball team may have recuperated from the beating they suffered on the scoreboard against No. 2 Arizona last week, but the Bruins will […]
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Women’s track to defend title
Friday, 4/25/97 Women’s track to defend title Bruins to battle 30 other college teams, but focuses more on next week’s meet against USC By Donald Morrison Daily Bruin Contributor The second-ranked UCLA women’s track and field team will be traveling up the freeway this weekend, competing in the fourth annual Cal-Nevada Championships in Northridge. Over […]
The Dynamic Duo
Thursday, 4/24/97 The Dynamic Duo Freshmen Naeve, Taliaferro continue legacy of greats at UCLA By Jennifer Kollenborn Daily Bruin Contributor There is something about UCLA that attracts the best in volleyball. Players like Karch Kiraly, Sinjin Smith, Jeff Nygaard and Stein Metzger have all worn blue and gold. The list continues to 1997. Playing without […]
1997 NCAA Champions
Thursday, 4/24/97 1997 NCAA Champions Kondos earns kudos for leading team to multiple titles, honors By Lisa Quon Daily Bruin Contributor For seven years, head coach Valorie Kondos has played an integral role in the success of the women’s gymnastics program. As one of the top collegiate gymnastics coaches in the nation, her guidance has […]
Focus on training, not winning, made champs
Thursday, 4/24/97 Focus on training, not winning, made champs Head coach’s philosophy maintained team’s climb up rankings By Rachel Kelley Daily Bruin Contributor The high expectations the UCLA women’s gymnastics team set for itself this season were not rooted in a coaching philosophy centered around winning. Head coach Valorie Kondos dropped that mentality four years […]
A Bruin for all seasons
Thursday, 4/24/97 A Bruin for all seasons In his short time as a Bruin, Jackie Robinson lettered in four varsity sports and became a UCLA legend. By Brent Boyd Daily Bruin Senior Staff Over the past 80 years, a vast array of UCLA athletes have been branded with world-renowned monikers – Olympic gold-medalists, Heisman Trophy […]
Less than No. 1 not enough
Thursday, 4/24/97 Less than No. 1 not enough UCLA hungers for win against UCSB despite closely matched records, skills By Vytas Mazeika Daily Bruin Contributor Demanding more than a ticket to the Final Four, the UCLA men’s volleyball team will not be satisfied without a national championship this season. The program has accounted for 16 […]