The UCLA women’s volleyball team began its season on a hot streak, winning nine of its first 10 matches. However, after the beginning of Pac-12 play, the team faltered. First came a Sept. 25 loss to No. 2 USC. Then, an upset loss on Sept. 27 to Colorado. The team’s 3-0 loss against No. 7 […]
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UCLA football ready to weather tough conditions at Utah
The last two years have accounted for huge transformations in the UCLA football program, but when it comes to Utah, the biggest change stems from visiting Salt Lake City a month earlier. When the Bruins visited Rice-Eccles Stadium back in November 2011, they looked unprepared for snow and a game-time temperature of 32 degrees, earning […]
Soccer looks to defend Pac-12 title as conference play begins
With a Pac-12 three-peat on the line this season, the UCLA men’s soccer players think that the chinks in the armor that popped up throughout non-conference play have all been fixed so the team can withstand the challenges of Pac-12 conference play. A Saturday noon game at Drake Stadium against San Diego State will mark […]
Steve Alford aims to bolster men’s basketball program
Of all the perks of becoming the coach of UCLA men’s basketball – the championship history, the plethora of local talent, the brand-new arena – the first added bonus that came to Steve Alford’s mind before the team’s third practice of the year didn’t relate to basketball. “I thought the weather was good – I […]