Monday, August 10

In the news:

Offensive turnaround gives UCLA 17-9 lead at halftime against California

It doesn’t get much worse than seven carries for -31 yards. That’s how UCLA’s offense started the game, as only five of its first 11 plays generated positive yardage, punctuated by a fumble by junior running back Bolu Olorunfunmi at the Bruins’ own 17-yard line. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior wide receiver Jordan Lasley hauled in a 17-yard pass towards the end of the first half, giving UCLA an eleven-point lead after the extra point. (Mackenzie Possee/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Bruins set to play for Mora’s legacy, seek undefeated home record

There’s a lot on the line Friday night for UCLA football: A win over California (5-6, 2-6 Pac-12) would secure bowl eligibility for UCLA (5-6, 3-5) and seal the program’s first undefeated home record since 2005. Read more...

Photo: Former coach Jim Mora was fired the morning after last week’s loss to USC. Throughout the week, many UCLA football players have expressed how upset they were to see Mora go. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)


Women’s soccer heading to NCAA quarterfinal, aiming for College Cup

One game stands between UCLA women’s soccer and a trip to the NCAA College Cup in Orlando, Florida. Princeton pulled off a 2-1 upset against top-seeded North Carolina last week to punch a ticket to this weekend’s round-of-eight matchup. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior defender Zoey Goralski will play her final game at home Saturday as the UCLA Bruins take on the Princeton Tigers in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Tournament. The winner of the game will advance to the College Cup, held in Orlando, Florida. (Edward Figueroa/Daily Bruin)




Women’s basketball unable to get past Connecticut in 78-60 loss

While UCLA women’s basketball began its season blowing out unranked opponents, Connecticut kicked off its season with three straight matchups against ranked opponents, but still managed to win each by around 20 points. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s basketball fell to top-ranked Connecticut 78-60 on Tuesday night. Junior forward Kennedy Burke struggled from the field, shooting just 1-of-10 from beyond the arc and 5-of-19 overall. (Isabelle Roy/Daily Bruin)


Women’s volleyball looks forward to Oregon State, USC games

When UCLA women’s volleyball last played USC, the Bruins were ranked 11th and the Trojans 21st. Two months later, the teams have nearly switched places. No. Read more...

Photo: Senior outside hitter Reily Buechler had 15 kills and 19 digs the last time the Bruins faced the Trojans to open Pac-12 play in September. UCLA will face Oregon State for the first time this season Wednesday and will then close the regular season at USC on Saturday. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)