USC women’s water polo coach Jovan Vavic screamed a slew of inaudible words in the waning moments of the fourth quarter, as he had been during every intermission in Saturday’s game. However, Vavic was no longer yelling at his team, which was down 8-5 to UCLA with a minute to go. He had moved on […]
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Men’s tennis falls short against USC despite strong doubles exhibition
It was the largest crowd UCLA had all year. It was loud, rowdy and tried to get the Trojans off their game. And while it helped in doubles, the crowd wasn’t enough to carry No. 19 UCLA (14-8, 5-2 Pac-12) to victory over No. 9 USC (20-4, 6-1). They came up short 4-2, a slight […]
Men’s tennis faces crosstown rivals in crucial last match of regular season
From a motivation standpoint, men’s tennis coach Billy Martin said he should have it easy when his team takes on USC Thursday. “I don’t ever have to worry about getting my guys up for these matches,” Martin said. “This is what you come to play college tennis for, especially if you’re at UCLA or at […]
Senior Chanelle Van Nguyen’s tenacity shines in spotlight
After hours of grueling and physical play between rivals UCLA and USC, the spotlight shone on senior Chanelle Van Nguyen. Even with cameras following her and fans watching her every step, the veteran player paid them no attention. Her eyes were directed at her Trojan rival, the only person standing between the Bruins and another […]
Women’s water polo attributes loss against Stanford to mental game
The UCLA women’s water polo team is equipped with high-scoring offensive players, an experienced, All-American goalkeeper and a staunch defense that has served as a staple for the Bruins. The team’s 20 wins this year are a testament to its skill. Nevertheless, No. 2 UCLA has failed on two occasions this season to defeat defending […]
UCLA women’s water polo suffers tough loss to the Cardinal
With a minute left to play in the last quarter, UCLA had one last opportunity to tie the game against rival Stanford. In typical UCLA-Stanford fashion, the game was decided by one goal. That one goal however would not be in the Bruins’ favor. With a little over five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, […]
Defensive end Takkarist McKinley positions himself for starting role
Takkarist McKinley is currently focusing on the more specific aspects of football, like adding body weight to gain an advantage over other defensive linemen. “I got here (at) about 225 (pounds). I’m at 243 right now. That’s what (former defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich) wanted me to be at – 245,” said the junior defensive end. […]