For the seventh straight year, the Bruins are undefeated through seven games. No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo (7-0) has won the second quarter in six of its seven games this year, including both games at the Cal Cup last weekend. The Bruins have outscored their opponents 26-12 in second quarters this season, while only […]
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Men’s tennis sees fresh faces, shifting lineups at break of the season
New contributors, a changing lineup and injuries have all impacted the Bruins at the start of their dual-match season. UCLA men’s tennis (2-0) has some new faces in its spring lineup. Both Govind Nanda and Patrick Zahraj are freshmen who joined the team after the new year began. Nanda played both matches over the weekend […]
Men’s volleyball looks to temper opponents’ offenses in top-10 matchups this week
The Bruins will travel to the Midwest to face two top-10 opponents this week. No. 5 UCLA (6-2) will play No. 7 Loyola Chicago (6-2) and No. 10 Lewis (6-3) on Thursday and Saturday, respectively. Coach John Speraw said the Bruins are looking to improve passing and hitting on this road trip. “I don’t think […]
Men’s basketball gets second road win 87-67 against Washington State
The Bruins have their second road win of the season. UCLA men’s basketball (12-9, 5-3 Pac-12) cruised to an 87-67 victory over Washington State (8-13, 1-7) on Wednesday night for its second straight win. It was also the Bruins’ fifth straight win over the Cougars. UCLA shot a blistering 59 percent from the floor, and […]
Men’s basketball leads Washington State 44-37 at half time away
The Bruins are off to a quick start in Washington. UCLA men’s basketball (11-9, 4-3 Pac-12) leads Washington State (8-12, 1-6) 44-37 at the half in the opening contest of a two-game road swing to the Northwest. Despite the Cougars holding the Bruins scoreless for the game’s first three minutes, UCLA finished the half shooting […]
Women’s tennis is counting on combination of youth and experience
The Bruins used a mix of freshmen and veterans in their wins at the ITA Kickoff. Freshmen Elysia Bolton and Taylor Johnson led No. 8 UCLA women’s tennis (2-0) in ITA Kickoff weekend. Bolton – who came to Westwood ranked No. 22 on the ITF juniors list – has burst onto the college tennis scene, […]
Men’s basketball aims to fulfill potential as Pac-12 remains wide open
The Bruins are heading north with a chance to shake up the conference standings. UCLA men’s basketball (11-9, 4-3 Pac-12) will face Washington State (8-12, 1-6) on Wednesday night in Pullman, Washington, in the two schools’ only matchup this season. The Bruins have won their last four meetings with the Cougars, and have not lost […]