With a pair of conference matches against Brigham Young University looming this weekend, the UCLA men’s volleyball team is taking advantage of almost a full week of practices before heading to Provo, Utah. After winning all three of its matches in the UCSB Asics Invitational last weekend, the team has been able to prepare for […]
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Women’s basketball improves Pac-12 record after dual conference wins
It can be difficult to ignite a fire, especially when conditions are unfavorable. UCLA women’s basketball (7-9) had an adverse start to its season with 10 newcomers, including five freshmen and two redshirt freshmen. They started with a four-game losing streak, and recently had to bench key players due to injuries. The hype that preceded […]
Women’s basketball faces rebound battle on upcoming road trip
UCLA hits the road this weekend to take on Pac-12 foes Utah and Colorado on Friday and Sunday respectively. The Bruins (5-9, 1-2 Pac-12) are coming off one of their biggest second-half collapses of the season, as they allowed the Oregon Ducks to turn a seven-point halftime deficit into a 16-point victory. While UCLA has […]
Women’s basketball to face tough Pac-12 competition
At the start of the season, UCLA tackled the toughest nonconference schedule in the nation. The Bruins ended nonconference play with seven losses — four of those losses were served from top 10 teams. UCLA is now three games into Pac-12 conference play, winning its first game against USC and dropping the past two games […]
Men’s volleyball ready for familiar opponents after international matchups
UCLA men’s volleyball encountered a number of challenges last season, such as injuries and fluctuations in its starting lineup. One challenge the Bruins did not face was the task of playing an international team. This season, UCLA has already faced and defeated two Canadian universities, Alberta and Laval, in season-opening exhibitions before regular season play. […]
Bo Knows: Despite unrealistic expectations, UCLA football season still a success
The expectations could hardly have been higher. Coming into the season, UCLA was the hot choice for college football playoff predictions. Three out of seven Sports Illustrated experts picked the Bruins to reach the playoffs and another three picked them to at least play in a New Year’s Six bowl game. Among the 23 ESPN […]
UCLA men’s basketball’s struggles snowball in 71-39 loss to Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — To get to the crux of UCLA’s offensive struggles prior to Sunday’s contest against Utah, one need not look at the stat sheet, though even a cursory glance would illuminate a plethora of problems. After four straight losses, coach Steve Alford said confidence was the key. The Bruins didn’t have much. […]