Friday, June 26

Freshman Evan Zhu looks to be valuable asset to men’s tennis

Twelve days. That’s how long Evan Zhu spent on campus before he played No. 1 doubles and No. 3 singles in UCLA men’s tennis’ season-opening win over Grand Canyon. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Evan Zhu made his debut against Grand Canyon on Wednesday afternoon. He won his singles match in three sets and his doubles match with junior Martin Redlicki 6-2. (Courtesy of Don Liebig/ASUCLA)


Women’s tennis hopes to strike the right chemistry going into season

UCLA women’s tennis has one central goal in mind to start off the season. Fight off the injuries. “I think the biggest thing I’m hoping for is that everyone stays healthy,” said coach Stella Sampras Webster, going into her 22nd season as UCLA head coach. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s tennis coach Stella Sampras Webster enters her 22nd year at the helm. She has an overall record of 383-143 and two national titles in 2008 and 2014. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Gott’s Thoughts: One of our few ties left to John Wooden – Bill Walton

There’s a great divide between the past and present of UCLA basketball. Today we have T.J. Leaf and Lonzo Ball, moving the ball around the court as fast as they can, lighting up scoreboards and enjoying what will probably be their only year in Westwood. Read more...

Photo: Bill Walton – John Wooden’s former center – has taken on the roll of color commentator for many of the UCLA men’s basketball games. His style is unorthodox, but it’s what UCLA needs. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA men’s basketball cruises to 102-80 win over Arizona State

For a team that’s so fun and explosive, No. 3 UCLA is becoming awfully predictable. Jump out to quick double-digit leads behind sweet shooting at a breakneck pace and cruise into halftime sitting high and comfortable. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Isaac Hamilton broke out of his shooting slump, finishing with a game-high 33 points in 33 minutes of play. Hamilton made nine from beyond the arc and 10-of-17 overall. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)



After even start, UCLA women’s basketball defeats USC 74-59

The women’s basketball team’s first game against USC this season only briefly looked like a competitive rivalry. In what would eventually be a 74-59 win for the Bruins (14-4, 5-2 Pac-12), the Trojans (10-8, 1-6) came out in the first quarter playing tough basketball. Read more...

Photo: Forward Monique Billings recorded a team-high 28 points last night against USC. The junior scored a career-high just four days ago against Oregon. (Jintak Han/Assistant photo editor)


UCLA men’s basketball to face Arizona State with fast-paced offense

At this time last year, UCLA men’s basketball was near the bottom of the conference standings. One year later and the No. 3 Bruins (18-1, 5-1 Pac-12) are one of the top teams in the nation, and will face the Arizona State Sun Devils (9-9, 2-3) Thursday evening. Read more...

Photo: Freshman forward T.J. Leaf has the highest shooting percentage of any player in the Pac-12, but is fifth in scoring behind senior guard Bryce Alford and other top talent. (Jintak Han/Assistant photo editor)