A bounce-back victory could mean momentum is back on UCLA’s side. Now, as the Bruins enter what could be the toughest stretch of their season, their recent success could spur further triumphs. Read more...
Photo: Eleven members of UCLA women’s soccer group together, with sophomore goalkeeper Mariangela Medina standing in the center. Medina made her NCAA debut last week in UCLA vs. Long Beach. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The Bruins didn’t just take the court in their season opener. They unveiled a brand new identity with six players making their debut. No. 19 UCLA women’s volleyball (1-1) opened the year with mixed results after a five-set thriller win against Long Beach State (1-2) on Monday in Walter Pyramid, followed by a four set loss to Pepperdine (3-1) in Firestone Fieldhouse on Tuesday. Read more...
Photo: Members of the UCLA women’s volleyball team speak to Alfee Reft during his first year as the head coach. (Daily Bruin file photo)
The Bruins are still winless. They have scored just one goal and allowed four through two losses and two draws. While they still have yet to claim that elusive win, the Bruins trekked across the country and kept the ball out of their own net for the first time this season. Read more...
Photo: Coach Ryan Jorden stands on the sidelines during a UCLA men’s soccer game at Wallis Annenberg Stadium. (Darlene Sanzon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
How long an alleged “blue blood” can go without a national title – or even just a deep playoff run – without jeopardizing its status is an ever-constant argument. Read more...
Photo: Coach Alfee Reft stands on the sidelines as he watches the match. Reft is heading into his third year as the head honcho of the program. (Daily Bruin file photo)
This post was updated Sept. 2 at 11:26 a.m. The Bruins were untouchable last August. For an entire month, the ball did not meet the back of the Bruins’ net. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s soccer stands on the sidelines during a home match at Wallis Annenberg Stadium. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Sept. 1 at 12:25 a.m. UCLA football’s (0-1) potential 2025 breakout was sidelined after a 43-10 blowout to former Pac-12 adversary Utah on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football head coach DeShaun Foster stands in front of the team as they wait to run onto the field at the Rose Bowl. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
“Strength in numbers” has been the mantra of the Golden State Warriors under coach Steve Kerr. But the Bruins may be the next blue and gold squad to make that statement their own. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore utility Bode Brinkema raises the ball above the water as an opposing defender approaches his side. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)
