Category Archives: Sports

Women’s basketball overcomes 22-point deficit to defeat No. 2 Oregon

The Bruins defeated a top-two team for the first time in 11 years. UCLA women’s basketball (17-10, 10-5 Pac-12) stunned No. 2 Oregon (24-3, 13-2) with a 74-69 victory on the road after overcoming a 22-point first-half deficit. The last time the Bruins knocked off a No. 2 team was when they beat No. 2 […]

Men’s volleyball prepares to defend top MPSF rank in competitive rivalry games

An undefeated conference record will be on the line in the Bruins’ next two games. No. 6 UCLA men’s volleyball (11-4, 3-0 MPSF) will face crosstown rival No. 14 USC (7-6, 1-2) on Sunday in Pauley Pavilion. Coach John Speraw said this season’s USC team is stronger than last season’s. “I know for sure it’s […]

Even with Trojans’ recent troubles, men’s tennis doesn’t take USC lightly

Friday holds a big match for the Bruins. UCLA versus USC in the battle for Los Angeles. No. 14 UCLA men’s tennis (4-3) will take on No. 24 USC (6-5) at Marks Stadium on Friday. This will be the first time the two teams face off this season. USC has lost five of its last […]

Weekend in Preview: Feb. 22

Women’s water poloJack Perez, Daily Bruin staff For the final time until conference championships, the Bruins will head to a weekend tournament once again. No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo (14-1) will play at Irvine in this weekend’s Barbara Kalbus Invitational. The Bruins’ first matchup is against the No. 17 Long Beach State 49ers (2-6). […]

Gymnastics undaunted by Saturday meet despite 2-year losing streak to unbeaten Utah

The Bruins have not beaten the Utes in a dual meet since 2016. But coach Valorie Kondos Field said the team is unfazed. “We honestly are just having such a great time,” Kondos Field said. “I don’t even think we know who we’re competing against next.” No. 2 UCLA gymnastics (6-0, 5-0 Pac-12) will square […]

Women’s basketball gets second chance to beat the Ducks and the Beavers

The Bruins haven’t beaten a top-10 team this season, but they have the chance to do so Friday. UCLA women’s basketball (16-10, 9-5 Pac-12) will have the opportunity to avenge losses to No. 2 Oregon (24-2, 13-1) and No. 12 Oregon State (21-5, 11-3) when it visits the two teams this weekend. Coach Cori Close […]