The SAP Center in San Jose, California, was nearly pitch black. Everyone in attendance stood by helplessly as they waited to find out the eight American female gymnasts who would compete with the world’s best at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Read more...
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July 11, 12:05 am
Two UCLA athletes commended with Pac-12 medals
The Pac-12 Networks aired a one-hour show Wednesday evening to highlight two seniors – one male and one female – from each of the conference’s schools who best exemplified a commitment to athletics, academics and leadership. Read more...
Photo: Danusia Francis, a UCLA gymnastics standout, took home one of two Pac-12 conference medals for the Bruins. (Angie Wang/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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July 4, 2:23 am
Eight Bruins to join UCLA Athletics 2016 Hall of Fame
Eight UCLA alumni will be inducted in the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame this fall. The new members have a combined 26 NCAA team and individual championships and six Olympic medals over their careers. Read more...
Photo: Adam Krikorian is one of eight Bruins who will be inducted in the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame. The former player and coach won 15 national titles in Westwood. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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June 5, 3:27 pm
Senior signoffs: Sophina DeJesus thanks UCLA community for life lessons off the floor
My college experience began when I was 17, but traveling for acting and gymnastics on top of going to school kept my social life to a minimum. Read more...
Photo: Her first two years weren’t what she envisioned, but Sophina DeJesus adjusted and adapted to get the most out of her career as a Bruin. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
Gymnastics, Sports
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April 16, 9:36 pm
UCLA gymnastics lands fifth-place finish at NCAA Team Finals
FORT WORTH, Texas — No. 8 UCLA gymnastics put together a weekend of solid, complete meets, hitting 48 of 48 events and improving their semifinal scores on three events. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior Sadiqua Bynum, a former walk-on, led the Bruins on floor with a 9.8625. (Mackenzie Possee/Daily Bruin)
Gymnastics, Sports
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April 15, 7:52 pm
UCLA gymnastics places third at semifinal, qualifies for NCAA Super Six
This post was updated on April 15 at 9:30 p.m. FORT WORTH, Texas — Same arena, new outcome for No. 8 UCLA gymnastics. A year after struggling to hit clean routines in the NCAA semifinal meet in Fort Worth, the Bruins scored a 196.700 off 24 hit routines in this year’s semifinal meet, finishing third behind the No. Read more...
Photo: Senior Danusia Francis scored a 9.95 to tie for the NCAA title on balance beam and help the Bruins earn a spot in Saturday’s NCAA Super Six. (Mackenzie Possee/Daily Bruin)
Gymnastics, Sports
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April 15, 12:09 am
UCLA gymnastics in strong contention for NCAA Super Six berth
Last year’s NCAA championship didn’t start so well for UCLA gymnastics. The Bruins only hit two clean floor routines in their first rotation, scoring just a 48.95 to leave themselves with a tough uphill climb. Read more...
Photo: No. 8 UCLA gymnastics has three top-five teams in its NCAA Team Semifinal session. They need to finish in the top three to qualify for the finals. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)