Friday, June 26

Women’s tennis looks to continue pattern of winning away games

Practice and play at home don’t compare to those grind-it-out road wins for UCLA women’s tennis. The No. 20 Bruins (5-1) downed the San Diego Toreros (2-4) on the road for their third win away from Westwood this year. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Ena Shibahara said she’s still getting used to playing in front of away crowds. So far this season, only two of UCLA women’s tennis’ six dual matches have taken place in Westwood. (Dayoung Lee/Daily Bruin)


The Dam Truth: UCLA needs to speak up against Under Armour CEO’s pro-Trump comments

Nothing is politics-free these days – not even sports gear. The lines in the sand have been clearly drawn between those who have spoken up to defend equality and those who are staying silent. Read more...

Photo: Under Armour founder and CEO Kevin Plank spoke at UCLA after announcing a 15-year, $280 million with the athletics department. But Plank recently came out and called President Donald Trump an asset to the country, leading to widespread backlash from Under Armour athletes like Stephen Curry and Misty Copeland. (Daily Bruin file photo)




Softball takes all five games against four schools at weekend tournament

No. 8 UCLA softball scored 48 runs in five games last weekend. The opposition scored two. “We have been attacking the strike zone, allowed for no free passes and provided confidence in our offense,” said coach Kelly Inouye-Perez. Read more...

Photo: Delaney Spaulding tore it up in the first five games of the season. The senior shortstop hit .706 with two home runs and six RBIs. (Nick Kardan/Daily Bruin)


Women’s tennis feels momentum rising as it beats San Diego

Ena Shibahara won her match, and then she celebrated her birthday. The rest of her team also helped, as No. 20 UCLA women’s tennis (5-1) defeated San Diego (2-4) 5-2 on Sunday afternoon. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Alaina Miller defeated San Diego freshman Daniela Morales 7-6(5), 3-6, 7-6(5) for No. 20 UCLA women’s tennis’ fourth singles victory of the day. Miller improved her dual match record to 3-1 this spring. (Dayoung Lee/Daily Bruin)