Fifth week at UCLA usually spells a plethora of overdue studying for midterms and scrambles to finish essays before deadlines. It marks the halfway point of another quarter, as well as a marker for a reassuring success or, unfortunately, a disheartening reality check. Yet, for the 18 members of the UCLA women’s volleyball team, this […]
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Quietness on defense persists in men’s basketball’s exhibition game
In its exhibition game Friday, UCLA men’s basketball held Azusa Pacific to 53 points on 24 percent shooting with eight steals in its 80-53 win. Coach Steve Alford’s assessment of his team’s performance? The defense needs some work. “I can’t single one (player) out that I’m happy with (defensively) yet,” Alford said. After holding the […]
Women’s volleyball aims to assert itself against national contenders
Right now, the UCLA women’s volleyball team is only two matches away from becoming a 0.500 team. With opponents like No. 1 Stanford and No. 11 Oregon on the schedule in the upcoming three weeks, it is clear the team’s fate in its last eight matches will be in its own hands as far as […]
Women’s volleyball scrambles for five-set victory over Washington State
Tucked away in John Wooden Center, Collins Court showed that the damage from this past summer’s flood was a thing of the past. The brand-new hardwood court hosting Sunday’s women’s volleyball matchup between the No. 16 UCLA Bruins (16-7, 7-5 Pac-12) and the Washington State Cougars (10-14, 1-11) left little reminder of the inches of […]
Men’s soccer hopes to continue upward trend against No. 8 Stanford
It’s safe to say the No. 1 UCLA men’s soccer team is on a roll as the Bruins head into this weekend’s home stand, which kicks off against Stanford on Thursday night. Having won four straight matches, including two against No. 4 Washington, UCLA has claimed sole possession of first place in the Pac-12 heading […]
Road to 112: Who will bring the next championship home?
The original version of the headline accompanying this article contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for more information. No. 16 women’s volleyball (15-6, 6-4 Pac-12) Yes, the Bruins may have some highlights to their season. They are ranked 16th, have improved compared to last year’s disappointing performance of […]
Men’s soccer defeats Oregon State, extends win streak
The wind swirled, the skies let loose and stony grey clouds frowned down from what had moments before been a golden afternoon. Though the sun would peek out from behind the dark curtains a few more times, it would only offer a momentary respite, quickly banished by clouds and rain. Among such atmospheric turmoil, the […]