Thursday, June 25

Softball plans to strengthen defense before facing five teams this weekend

UCLA softball (16-5) will face five unranked teams this weekend, marking the the Bruins’ final tuneup before Pac-12 play. “This is the last weekend before conference starts that we will have an opportunity to get back out there and practice before entering Pac-12 so we can feel more confident about ourselves, “ said coach Kelly Inouye-Perez. Read more...

Photo: Johanna Grauer threw 19 innings over four appearances in in last weekend’s five-game set. The junior pitcher gave up nine earned runs, with eight of them coming against Baylor. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)


UCLA men’s basketball tops USC 76-74 in Pac-12 tournament quarterfinal

This post was updated March 9 at 11:32 p.m. LAS VEGAS — One down, two to go. UCLA jumped out the gates quickly, stifled two USC comeback attempts and led the entire way in a 76-74 win in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 tournament. Read more...

Photo: It went back and forth between the Bruins and the Trojans, but UCLA took the 76-74 win to advance in the Pac-12 tournament. Isaac Hamilton had a game-high 22 points and four 3s to help UCLA hold off USC.(Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA leads USC 38-35 at halftime in Pac-12 tournament quarterfinal

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — UCLA controlled the action for much of the opening period, but a late-half push from USC trimmed the UCLA lead to 38-35 entering halftime of the rivals’ Pac-12 tournament quarterfinal matchup Thursday night. Read more...

Photo: Isaac Hamilton led the Bruins with 13 points in the first half, but failed to score against the Trojan defense over the last nine minutes. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Track and field athletes to face top competition in NCAA championships

After the extensive indoor season, the Bruins will top it off at the long-anticipated NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Four of UCLA track and field’s top athletes – two jumpers and two throwers – will take part this weekend in College Station, Texas. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore thrower Dotun Ogundeji is one of four Bruins in Texas this weekend for the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. It’s his second year making the meet, and he’s the fifth seed for the men’s shot put. (Daily Bruin file photo)



After difficult February, UCLA men’s volleyball defeats Lewis 3-1

UCLA’s middle blockers both stood out Wednesday – redshirt junior Oliver Martin for his twelve errorless kills and senior Mitch Stahl for his return to the court after missing three matches due to injury. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior middle blocker Oliver Martin led the team with 12 errorless kills on the night. Martin also led the team with four blocks as regular starting middle blocker, senior Mitch Stahl, slowly returns from injury. (Grace Zhu/Daily Bruin)


Pac-12 tournament to impact UCLA men’s basketball NCAA Tournament seed

No, UCLA does not need to win this weekend’s Pac-12 tournament to reach the NCAA Tournament. The No. 3 Bruins (28-3, 15-3 Pac-12) have already done more than enough to secure a ticket to the Big Dance, but their performance in the conference tourney could play a significant role in determining how deep into March – or early April – they play. Read more...

Photo: UCLA coach Steve Alford said that freshman forward TJ Leaf, who sprained his ankle during the March 1 game against Washington, has been practicing and is expected back on Thursday. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)