After giving up 48 points in the first half Thursday night against Oregon, UCLA men’s basketball looked like it was headed for an even worse showing early in the second half. Coach Steve Alford called a timeout less than three minutes into the latter period. His Bruins had already given up 11 points since coming […]
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Men’s volleyball takes a five-set loss at Stanford
After both teams suffered losses last weekend, UCLA and Stanford men’s volleyball headed into their match Thursday looking to get their seasons back on the right track. In the end, it was the Cardinal that powered through to claim the win. No. 4 UCLA men’s volleyball (9-4, 6-3 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) was upset by […]
No. 5 UCLA gymnastics returns to Pauley Pavilion for Stanford showdown
The last time UCLA gymnastics was at home in Pauley Pavilion, it opened the season against Arkansas. Four weeks and three consecutive road meets later, the Bruins are back and champing at the bit to get another shot to compete in front of a home crowd. “The girls, their energy is bubbling up inside,” said […]
UCLA men’s volleyball looks to rebound following losses to BYU
In last week’s losses to the No. 3 BYU Cougars – only the Bruins’ second and third of the season – the lack of Jake Arnitz and Mitch Stahl was noticeable. “There definitely is a different chemistry on the court when you take away those two guys,” said coach John Speraw. “It’s not a bad […]
Women’s basketball bounces back from loss to Cal, defeats Stanford
Every week, coach Cori Close has her players make “commitment cards” that allow them to hone in an objective such as sleeping at least nine hours a night and offensive rebounding, among other goals that have collectively come together and helped the No. 15 UCLA women’s basketball team to an 18-5 overall record and 9-3 […]
Men’s tennis looking to build on doubles success in future matchups
UCLA men’s tennis had its chances against the Florida Gators, but the Bruins just couldn’t convert. Despite not capitalizing on these opportunities in its loss to No. 11 Florida over the weekend, No. 6 UCLA still fought toe-to-toe against a lineup boasting four top-100 singles players. “(Senior) Gage Brymer was up a break 4-3, and […]
Men’s volleyball continues to up its game with consistent service aces
With 67 service aces on the season, good for third in the nation, UCLA men’s volleyball is again proving that they are a serving team. In terms of swinging from the back line, the No. 4 Bruins (9-3, 6-2 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) are nearly doubling the output of their opponents, with 67 service aces […]