The Bruins are coming off an opening weekend sweep – but John Savage said he knows the journey has just begun. “There are some positive things (about the weekend series), but at the same time we realize it’s a long journey and we have to get better,” the coach said. “We still have a lot […]
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Softball breaks own record for most runs scored in inning, remains undefeated
The Bruins broke a record Sunday. No. 1 UCLA softball (9-0) scored 16 runs in the first inning of its game against UC Riverside (3-7) en route to a 17-3 victory, followed by a 3-1 win against Loyola Marymount (6-2) to wrap up the Stacy Winsberg Memorial Tournament. The 16-run first inning broke the previous […]
Wake Forest loss ends men’s tennis’ ITA indoors, prepares players for coming rigors
This weekend’s ITA indoor championship presented high-level competition for the Bruins. No. 7 UCLA men’s tennis (4-3) lost to No. 1 Wake Forest (12-2) in the quarterfinal round of the ITA DI National Men’s Team Indoor Championship on Saturday to end its run in the tournament. The 3-4 decision came after the Bruins picked up […]
UCLA sweeps St. John’s in three-game season-opening weekend
The Bruins’ starting pitching has yet to give up an earned run. No. 5 UCLA baseball (3-0) completed the series sweep of St. John’s (0-3) with an 11-1 victory on a Sunday afternoon at Jackie Robinson Stadium. In his first appearance for the Bruins, freshman right-hander Jesse Bergin picked up where redshirt junior right-hander Jack […]
Women’s basketball bests California 80-74 with strong scoring drives
Japreece Dean handed out high-fives during timeouts. “I think (the senior guard) was the key,” said coach Cori Close. “She sets the tone for us.” UCLA women’s basketball (16-10, 9-5 Pac-12) defeated California (14-11, 5-9) 80-74 on Sunday with a career-high 28 points, four 3-pointers, seven assists and a lone turnover from Dean. “It’s an […]
Swim and dive comes up short against USC in final meet before championships
The Bruins traveled across town this weekend for a meeting with the Trojans. No. 25 UCLA swim and dive (8-3, 4-3 Pac-12), however, was bested by its hometown rival No. 15 USC (7-2, 5-2), losing 181-117. “We absolutely had some fantastic swims this weekend,” said coach Cyndi Gallagher. “Those swims came from a place of […]
Track and field sees improvement in Seattle, but falls short of qualifying marks
The Bruins couldn’t stave off the competition. UCLA track and field sent six athletes to compete in the distance medley relay and pole vault at the Last Chance College Elite Meet on Friday in Seattle. The DMR crew fell out of the qualifying top 12 and the pole vaulters failed to notch top-16 qualifying marks […]