Category Archives: Sports

Tuesday, February 11, 1997 CLUB: Returning sailors strengthen close-knit Bruins, look to HawaiiBy Rocky Salmon Daily Bruin Contributor Which UCLA team is maintaining sole possession of first place in its division for the first time in twenty years? No, it is not one of the varsity sports. Rather it is the UCLA sailing team. The […]

Tuesday, February 11, 1997 M. HOOPS: Race for Pac-10 championship looks close among teams this yearBy Hye Kwon Daily Bruin Staff West Coast basketball has traditionally failed to earn much respect over the years from the basketball community at large. For instance, last year’s Oregon squad that finished 16-13 was denied an invitation to the […]

Tuesday, February 11, 1997 OPINION: Today’s league is characterized by huge egos and commercialism They were understated in their greatness then, and they were understated Sunday afternoon. A name called out, a simple wave and a smile, and a step onto a podium reserved for the very finest. Sunday’s celebration of the 50 greatest players […]

Monday, February 10, 1997 M.HOOPS: Bruins avenge earlier loss to the Cardinal with an important victoryBy Hye Kwon Daily Bruin Staff Revenge proves itself a great motivator once again. Finally earning some redemption for the infamous 48-point loss to Stanford, the UCLA men’s basketball team spanked the 18th-ranked Cardinal 87-68 in front of a packed […]

Monday, February 10, 1997 VOLLEYBALL: Nihipali provides key kills in last two games of match against UC San DiegoBy Jennifer Kollenborn Daily Bruin Contributor UCLA was red hot on the road in San Diego. On Friday night, UCLA crushed San Diego State 15-8, 15-6, 15-8. And on Saturday, the Bruins pummeled UC San Diego 15-11, […]

Monday, February 10, 1997 SOFTBALL: Bruins fail to take advantage of key scoring opportunitiesBy Melissa Anderson Daily Bruin Staff The UCLA softball team was thrown a curve this weekend in the form of two losses to Fresno State University. Prior to Saturday’s 4-3, 4-2 double-header sweep, the Bruins (4-2) had yet to give up a […]

Monday, February 10, 1997 W. GOLF: Defending champion Arizona among competitors to measure team’s improvement By Chris Umpierre Daily Bruin Contributor After finishing four shots from its second national championship last year, the UCLA women’s golf team is set to make another run at the title this year. The Bruins will begin the second half […]