Tuesday, November 12, 1996 M.SOCCER: UCLA’s spirits soar after breaking records during Sunday’s 9-0 victory By Mark Shapiro and Christie DeBeau Daily Bruin Staff There will be no further complaints about soccer being a low-scoring sport in light of the UCLA men’s soccer team’s performance in their regular season finale. In a show of force […]
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Air Force Cadets fall to third-ranked Bruins for second time this season
Tuesday, November 12, 1996 WATER POLO: The victory enhances team pride, are now ready for battle with TrojansBy Greg Calvert Daily Bruin Contributor The UCLA Bruins hosted Air Force Monday at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, where they handed the eighth-ranked Cadets an 11-8 defeat. This non-conference victory improved third-ranked UCLA’s overall record to 20-2. "We […]
UCLA basketball begins preseason
Tuesday, November 12, 1996 RECRUITING: Uncertainty of coaching position affects decision of prospective playersBy Hye Kwon Daily Bruin Staff The announcement of Jim Harrick’s firing came just one week before the start of the early signing period, and as far as recruiting is concerned, it couldn’t have come at a worse time. Crossroads High School’s […]
Fans: Saturday’s sole disappointment
Monday, November 11, 1996 COMMENTARY: Amazing record plays lost on empty seats at Rose BowlBy Rob Kariakin Daily Bruin Contributor Attention students, faculty, staff and various other UCLA fans: there was a football game on Saturday. Really. No joke. There was running, passing and even defense. There just wasn’t anyone there to see them. The […]
Bruins win with bag og tricks
Monday, November 11, 1996 FOOTBALL: Washington State fails to see UCLA’s role in achieving the winBy Brad Zucker Daily Bruin Senior Staff The UCLA football team may not be ready to relegate itself to the role of ‘spoiler.’ And even if Ryan Leaf won’t admit it, the Bruins played an integral role in spoiling Washington […]
Water polo steps on Long Beach on way to tournament
Monday, November 11, 1996 By Greg Calvert Daily Bruin Contributor Poolside at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center on Saturday afternoon was hot. The sun was shining, but its reflection proved to be little distraction as the Bruins rolled over No. 10 Long Beach State 13-7. Third-ranked UCLA improved its conference record to 5-1 (19-2 overall). The […]
Swimmers dominate first dual meet of the season
Monday, November 11, 1996 By A. CinQue Carter Daily Bruin Contributor Despite losing Olympic gold medalist Annette Salmeen, the UCLA women’s swim team expects to improve on last year’s 11th-place NCAA finish. "Our goal is to do the work with excellence and we can finish top five (in the NCAA)," first-year assistant coach, Byron Davis […]