The Bruins have found their next leading man. UCLA men’s basketball is nearing a deal with TCU’s Jamie Dixon to become the program’s next coach, Michael Hanna of Go Joe Bruin reports. The deal is pending the finalization of the buyout of the remainder of Dixon’s contract with the Horned Frogs, which could cost the […]
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Beach volleyball looks to maintain 21-game undefeated streak in upcoming matches
The Bruins are still undefeated with eight matches left in the regular season. “To be honest, I think (our chances of going undefeated this season) are good, but it’s not really something we talk about,” said coach Stein Metzger. No. 1 UCLA beach volleyball (21-0) will host No. 13 Loyola Marymount (17-7) and No. 2 […]
Propelled by strong pitching performance, baseball completes sweep of CSUN
Flirting with a no-hitter, Jesse Bergin posted his longest start in a month. No. 1 UCLA baseball (21-5) returned to Jackie Robinson Stadium on Tuesday with a 10-1 victory over CSUN (12-17). Bergin, a freshman right-hander, earned his third win of the season as he took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, retiring the first […]
Victory rains down on Bruins in golf win after one-year drought
The Bruins have ended their yearlong drought. UCLA men’s golf placed first out of 18 teams, finishing with a 37-under 815, at the SeattleU Redhawk Invitational in University Place, Washington, on Tuesday for its first win since February 2018. The Bruins were coming off their worst finish of the season at the Southern Highlands Collegiate, […]
UCLA football ready to spring with positive outlook on upcoming season
There is a different vibe surrounding the Bruins this spring. Rising sophomore defensive lineman Atonio Mafi said that last season was difficult at times for UCLA football, but he felt a new wave of chemistry come across the team when they came out for spring practices. “We’re just a lot more experienced this year and […]
Women’s tennis seeks to draw on doubles success in rematch against Pepperdine
The Bruins will be back on the courts for the fifth time in 11 days. No. 8 UCLA women’s tennis (12-4) will face No. 9 Pepperdine (11-3), who is riding an eight-game winning streak, at the Los Angeles Tennis Center on Wednesday afternoon. “We had a really good weekend against Cal and Stanford,” said coach […]
Younger members propel women’s distance team into promising season
Christina Rice said there’s been a culture change in the women’s distance team. “There’s a lot more positive attitude,” said the sophomore distance runner. “I think some people were having a hard time last year so it’s nice to see people having a healthy, positive mindset towards running again.” UCLA track and field lost roughly […]