The Bruins had plenty of chances, but they just weren’t able to put the pieces together down the stretch. Entering the game in need of a series win heading into the postseason, No. Read more...
Photo: Senior sinkerballer Jake Bird went the distance Thursday, tossing a complete game and allowing just 2 earned runs on five hits. The Bruins’ offense, however, could not get any runs on the board and Bird took the loss as UCLA fell 2-0 to Oregon State. (Isabelle Roy/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Being a Division I athlete takes more than physical excellence. UCLA sports garner media attention from across the country, and teams perform in front of crowds of people who expect wins. Read more...
Photo: Jada Hart of UCLA women’s tennis wears a “J” necklace around her neck, standing for “Jada” and “Jesus.” During a tough match, the rising redshirt junior said she grabs the necklace to focus on herself and not dwell on the outside pressures. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
Men’s Basketball Sam Connon, Daily Bruin reporter The Bruins had an eventful – and ironic – week at the NBA combine. Point guard Aaron Holiday is now projected to be a mid-to-late first-round pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Read more...
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The Bruins may not have played any ranked teams over the past few weeks, but they’re going to be up against one of the nation’s finest in Corvallis, Oregon, this weekend. Read more...
Photo: Senior pitcher Jake Bird will get the start for UCLA baseball Thursday night against No. 2 Oregon State. Bird, who leads the Pac-12 with a 1.97 ERA, will face off against the Beavers’ ace Luke Heimlich, who leads the conference with 13 wins. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)
The Bruins have made it to the Super Regionals for the fifth year in a row. After winning three straight elimination games to keep its postseason alive, No. Read more...
Photo: Senior infielder Kylee Perez and the Bruins will meet the Arizona Wildcats for the second time this season in the NCAA Super Regionals. The first time they met this season, Arizona was the home team, and fell to UCLA in three straight games. (Grant Mooney/Daily Bruin)
Lilia Vu knew the putt was going in. It didn’t matter that it was a long putt – more than 20 feet – or that the UCLA junior was playing at the 2018 ANA Inspiration, an LPGA Tour event in which invited amateurs often hope just to make the weekend cut. Read more...
Photo: Junior Lilia Vu has become a leader for UCLA women’s golf in her three years as a Bruin. Vu said she learned her leadership skills from watching former Bruin teammate and LPGA golfer Bronte Law. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)
The Bruins have had an unexpected hero leading the charge this season. Sophomore left fielder Jeremy Ydens, who was the last pick in the 2016 MLB Draft, won Pac-12 Player of the Week on Monday after helping No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore left fielder Jeremy Ydens owns a .400 batting average since becoming UCLA baseball’s leadoff hitter. Ydens was the final pick of the 2016 MLB Draft, but won Pac-12 Player of the Week after carrying the Bruins to four straight wins. (Grant Mooney/Daily Bruin)
