The Bruins are speeding through the first half of the season. Sophomore utility Kinsley Washington said one of the main reasons No. 1 UCLA softball (32-1, 6-0 Pac-12) has seen so much success so far is because of its aggressive base running. “Speed is a big aspect of our team, especially this year,” Washington said. […]
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Around the League: April 2
Men’s tennis Gabriel McCarthy, assistant Sports editor Conference play resumed across the Pac-12 this weekend with varied results. No. 14 UCLA men’s tennis (10-4, 3-0 Pac-12) extended its unbeaten run since losing to No. 24 USC (13-6, 3-0) to six dual matches – including wins over No. 6 Stanford (12-4, 2-2) and California (9-9, 2-2) […]
Gymnastics receives school-record 16 All-Pac-12 honors following successful season
The Bruins have received several conference honors following the Pac-12 championships. No. 2 UCLA gymnastics (9-1, 7-0 Pac-12) brought home the Pac-12 championship for the second year in a row March 23. Along with that, the Bruins now boast three individual conference awards and a school-record 16 All-Pac-12 honors. Coach Valorie Kondos Field said she […]
UCLA baseball hopes to defeat CSUN in second face-off of the season
The Bruins have the chance to sweep the Matadors for the first time in four years. No. 1 UCLA baseball (20-5, 7-2 Pac-12) will host CSUN (12-16, 0-3 Big West) on Tuesday at Jackie Robinson Stadium after playing the Matadors once already this season. The Bruins earned a 4-3 win Feb. 26, their first victory […]
Women’s golf senior swings her first-ever collegiate win in Phoenix tournament
It was a special weekend for one Bruin. Senior Beth Wu finished tied for first at the PING/ASU Invitational in Phoenix, Arizona, earning the first win of her collegiate career. No. 5 UCLA women’s golf shot 13-over 877 to finish eighth out of the 14 teams at the event. “It was a relief, since it’s […]
Track and field invitational sees UCLA athletes win big, achieve personal bests
The Bruins had the opportunity to perform in front of their home crowd for the first time this season. UCLA track and field hosted the Bob Larsen Distance Carnival and Jim Bush Legends Invitational at Drake Stadium on Friday and Saturday, respectively. The Bruins placed first in a season-best 16 events and recorded first-and-second-place finishes […]
Bruin baseball comes back from early defeat to take series win over Trojans
After suffering their biggest loss of the year, the Bruins responded with two of their largest wins. No. 1 UCLA baseball (20-5, 7-2 Pac-12) lost to crosstown rival USC (10-16, 3-6) 7-2 Friday night – its largest margin of defeat this season. The Bruins bounced back with 7-1 and 9-2 wins Saturday and Sunday, respectively, […]