The idiom “fish out of water” refers to a situation in which one feels unfamiliar or awkward. But the phrase “Bruins out of water” fails to describe the 2025 summer – virtually the entire UCLA squad gained experience while competing overseas this summer, making the pool a second home. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore attacker Ryder Dodd raises the ball over a defender during a match. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)
Bears can emerge from hibernation in a state zoologists refer to as “hibernation hangover” – sluggishness, inconsistency and a lack of rhythm during their initial moments post-rest. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s soccer huddles up before the start of the second half of a match against California. The Bruins lost to the Golden Bears on a last-minute goal. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
No. 23 UCLA women’s soccer has had a historically slow start to the 2025 season to say the least. The Bruins have lost two out of their first three game for the first time in over 25 years and have fallen in back-to-back contests – the first occurrence since losing to California and Arizona in 2019. Read more...
Photo: Junior forward Oruha Hayashi (right) runs toward the ball. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Sept. 1 at 12:32 a.m. Mick Cronin attributes last year’s season-ending loss to his team failing to do the little things. “I told our guys this game was going to be won by other things,” the UCLA men’s basketball coach said. Read more...
Photo: Coach Mick Cronin stands and answers questions from the media. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
No. 1 UCLA men’s water polo is days away from diving into its 2025 season, and after earning the school its 124th national championship last December, the Bruins enter the new season riding a wave of momentum. Read more...
Photo: Coach Adam Wright stands towards the pool and points upward. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Football 2024 record: 4-8, 1-8 Big Ten Coach: Mike Locksley Player to watch: Malik Washington In its Big Ten debut, Oregon was a force to be reckoned with – going undefeated in conference play and winning the 2024 conference championship against Penn State. Read more...
Photo: Maryland football’s offense prepares for a snap in a game against Michigan. After a losing season last year, the Terrapins have revamped their roster. (Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. Design by Crystal Tompkins/Design director)
A coach might think his team deserved better after losing at home to a last-minute corner. But when UCLA men’s soccer (0-2) conceded in the final minute against California (2-0) on Sunday night to register its second consecutive opening-season loss, coach Ryan Jorden said he thought his team got exactly what they deserved. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s soccer gathers in front of its own goal following the team’s loss to California. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
