Sometimes, there is only one chance to prove a point. And Friday’s affair presents the Bruins with an opportunity to do just that. Having wrapped up the regular season less than two weeks ago, UCLA cross country will travel to Colfax, Washington, with the chance to qualify for nationals at the NCAA West Regional. Read more...
Photo: UCLA cross country runs the terrain in preparation for a later race. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)
Michael Mireles will now be etched in UCLA Athletics history. Mireles and UCLA cross country made their debut at the Big Ten conference championships, hosted by Illinois at its Orange and Blue golf courses, Friday morning. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student Michael Mireles (center) stands on the podium at the Big Ten championships on Friday. Mireles placed second in the men’s 8k race with a 22:55.0 mark, nearly eight seconds behind No. 9 Wisconsin’s Bob Liking (left). (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)
This post was updated Nov. 1 at 12:18 a.m. Friday’s affair could mean two things for the Bruins. On one cylinder, it’ll be a formal introduction to a brand new era. Read more...
Photo: UCLA cross country huddles together as it prepares for a race. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)
UCLA has been an official member of the Big Ten for just under 100 days. With fall sports in full swing – and some nearing their final stretch – Daily Bruin Sports editors debate which athlete has kicked into the highest gear in their new conference. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore kicker Mateen Bhaghani attempts a kick (left) and junior outside hitter Cheridyn Leverette elevates for a kill (right). (Left to right: Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor, Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Oct. 13 at 10:05 p.m. Making a season debut less than a month before the Big Ten championships is a risk. But graduate student Michael Mireles and senior Mia Kane don’t seem too concerned. Read more...
Photo: On the left, graduate student Angus Harrington runs the Bill Dellinger Invite course. On the right, a pack of Bruins waits at the starting line. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)
This post was updated Oct. 10 at 11:34 p.m. Men’s water polo Una O’Farrell, assistant Sports editor An opportunity for redemption awaits. After No. 2 UCLA men’s water polo (14-1, 1-1 MPSF) opened its conference play with one loss and one win last weekend, it will face No. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore attacker Frederico Jucá Carsalade lifts his arm to throw the ball. Carsalade notched a season-high five assists in the team’s win over California last weekend. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
Rise and shine, Bruins – and don’t press snooze. UCLA cross country’s journey to the Gans Creek Classic in Columbia, Missouri, was highlighted by early mornings thanks to the two-hour time change. Read more...
Photo: UCLA cross country runs in a pack in Drake Stadium. (Daily Bruin file photo)
