Although No. 2 UCLA women’s soccer rebounded with a 3-0 win Sunday, coach Amanda Cromwell highlighted a concern after the team’s first loss this year: The Bruins have struggled to combine their wealth of individual talent into a more cohesive unit. “We just weren’t dangerous enough,” Cromwell said after Thursday’s loss. “(The game against Washington […]
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UCLA swim and dive loses to UCSB, aided Pac-12 win over Team USA
UCLA swim and dive was undefeated all-time against UC Santa Barbara. Until Saturday. “It wasn’t the end result that I thought we’d do and it wasn’t the one I’d hope for,” said coach Cyndi Gallagher. “We were pretty much asleep the first half of the meet, and then I think they realized that they needed […]
Women’s golf comes out victorious in Stanford Intercollegiate
UCLA women’s golf took home a first-place finish at the Stanford Intercollegiate tournament this week. The Bruins entered day three of their second tournament of the season trailing host the Cardinal by six strokes, but stormed back to win. “We were more determined to get the win today,” said junior Beth Wu. “I think we […]
Oregon’s running back to pose familiar threat to UCLA football
As if the scene of Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate continually running through, around and away from UCLA defenders wasn’t enough, the Bruins will face yet another dangerous rusher this week. Oregon running back Royce Freeman might not have quite the same top-end speed as Tate, but he’s a powerful back who moved into fourth place […]
Women’s soccer members kneel in solidarity during national anthem
The No. 2 UCLA women’s soccer team has already proven itself as a force between the white lines in the NCAA. Now, the Bruins are starting to make an impact on the sideline too. Members of UCLA (12-0-2, 5-0-1 Pac-12) have taken a knee during the national anthem at their past five games, first initiating […]
Experienced UCLA swim and dive begins season with two dual meets
The Bruins first meet of the season was highlighted by multiple top-three finishes. No. 21 UCLA swim and dive (1-0) sent swimmers to dual meets at San Diego and the Southern Methodist University Classic. The Bruins beat the Toreros 160-96 and won all but two events. The SMU Classic featured three top-10 competitors – No. […]
Men’s water polo prepares for powerful offense of two ranked teams
The Bruins haven’t played a home game at Spieker Aquatics Center since early September and with some recent struggles, a home game might be just what they need. “It’s always nice to be back here on campus,” said coach Adam Wright. “We’ve had great crowds and it’s nice for the guys when the student body […]