As the lone senior consistently in the lineup, Elise Zappia will play in front of a home crowd for the last time. “I haven’t really given it much thought,” she said. “I’m still processing, but it’s definitely bittersweet. There’s been a lot of great memories up here at (Sunset Canyon Recreation Center) so I think […]
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UCLA baseball to face LMU following Pac-12 losses, team injuries
After a surprising series loss to unranked California last weekend, UCLA is now stuck in a three-way tie for second in the Pac-12. No. 21 UCLA baseball (16-7, 6-3 Pac-12), which has lost three of its last four games, will have to leave its Pac-12 frustration behind as it returns to midweek play against Loyola Marymount […]
Men’s volleyball sweeps UCSB, wins fifth consecutive home game
The Bruins headed into Wednesday’s match after a 12-day break from competition – their longest amount of time without a game this season. “It was a long two weeks off after we’d played two or three games a week, so it was just kind of odd to come back,” said junior setter Micah Ma’a. “I […]
Women’s water polo drowns Spartans in first conference home game of season
This was a weekend of firsts for the UCLA women’s water polo team. They played their first game in Dirks Pool this season – their first home game in more than two months – and took home their first conference win of the season. No. 4 UCLA (18-3, 1-1 MPSF) bested No. 21 San Jose […]
Men’s tennis’ success in singles leads to win after struggles in doubles
Despite dropping their second straight doubles point, the Bruins prevailed. No. 3 UCLA men’s tennis (16-2, 2-0 Pac-12) came back in singles to escape an upset by No. 13 Oklahoma (12-2) at home Thursday. This marks the Bruins’ fifth straight win. “The character is tested on teams when you lose that doubles point,” said coach […]
Men’s basketball’s poor offense, turnovers lead to NCAA Tournament loss
The Bruins could have opened a bakery in Dayton, Ohio, with the number of turnovers they dished out Tuesday night. No. 11 seed UCLA men’s basketball looked ill-prepared for the 48-hour turnaround between the NCAA Tournament selection show and its game Tuesday night as No. 11 seed St. Bonaventure’s lengthy zone defense swarmed all over […]
Women’s volleyball battles teams from East and West, finishes undefeated
For the first time this season, UCLA finished a weekend undefeated – even in unusual Southern California weather. The Bruins were drenched from the rain in three of their four matches. But unlike their battle against the wind earlier this season, they were able to get past the poor conditions. “Playing in the rain is […]