Entering one of college football’s most hostile environments as a 30-plus point underdog doesn’t exactly excite a struggling college football squad. But anything can happen between the opening kickoff and the final whistle, as seen throughout a year of big-time collegiate upsets. Read more...
Sports
Sports, Women's Soccer
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November 14, 3:07 pm
UCLA women’s soccer looks to rebound in NCAA opener against Pepperdine
Conference tournaments offer an opportunity to test a squad’s postseason chops, with performance impacting seeding for the ultimate goal – a national championship. But all 64 teams enter this week with a clean slate and a championship ripe for the taking, regardless of conference outcomes. Read more...
Photo: Freshman forward Payten Cooper dribbles the ball. The Plano, Texas, local has started the last five games for the Bruins. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Sports, Women's Volleyball
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November 13, 9:20 pm
Scouting report: UCLA women’s volleyball vs. Nebraska
UCLA women’s volleyball (14-10, 8-6 Big Ten) will take on No. 1 Nebraska (24-0, 14-0) at Pauley Pavilion Friday. The Cornhuskers are currently undefeated this season – the second time across the program’s 50-year history. Read more...
Sports, Women's Basketball
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November 13, 8:18 pm
UCLA women’s basketball hits jackpot in win against UNC in Las Vegas
Elina Aarnisalo paved the way on the court. The former Bruin guard was not competing for head coach Cori Close, though. Instead, she was facing off against her former teammates on the other side of the ball as a Tar Heel, recording a team-high 13 points. No. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student forward Angela Dugalić prepares to shoot the ball. The Chicago local’s 14 points were third on the team, following a Monday night performance against Oklahoma in which she tied her career-high of three 3-pointers. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
Cross Country, Sports
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November 13, 7:02 pm
Bruins to tackle first 10K, aim for ticket to championship at NCAA West Regional
A slew of hungry Bruins will venture into unknown terrain this weekend, clamoring for victory. UCLA cross country will compete in the NCAA West Regional on Friday at Haggin Oaks Golf Course in Sacramento, California, with a trip to the NCAA Championship on the line. Read more...
Photo: UCLA cross country begins a race alongside other Big Ten competitors at the Big Ten Championship. (Courtesy of Big Ten Conference/Kelly Brannigan)
Sports, Women's Volleyball
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November 13, 6:45 pm
Women’s volleyball will need to bolster blocking for Nebraska, Rutgers matchups
This post was updated Nov. 13 at 10:22 p.m. It is not often that a team gets to play the role of David and Goliath in the same weekend. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s volleyball stands on the baseline during the Pledge of Allegiance. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
Football, Sports
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November 13, 4:14 pm
UCLA football prepares to face defensive pressure against No. 1 Ohio State
This post was updated Nov. 13 at 10:18 p.m. Alexander the Great rallied an army to conquer Asia. The king of Macedonia was undefeated in battle – a feat influenced by his leadership. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football interim head coach Tim Skipper stands on the field while his offense huddles together behind him. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)