Sunday, June 28

The Dam Truth: Student-athletes can leave a lasting legacy beyond impressive statistics

Soso Jamabo took center stage this weekend at the Rose Bowl. The sophomore running back had a big first half, including a touchdown run off a Josh Rosen block, to help UCLA dominate its home opener against UNLV 42-21. Read more...

Photo: Josh Rosen was one of the football players who had a big game at the Rose Bowl. But the quarterback had a bigger and more lasting impact by hanging out with seriously ill kids. (Michael Zshornack/Assistant Photo Editor)


UCLA football overcomes UNLV’s unfamiliar offensive tactics

Tom Bradley hadn’t seen anything like it in 30 years. The UCLA defensive coordinator watched as University of Nevada, Las Vegas scored its first touchdown with a tactic the Bruins didn’t see on tape when preparing for the Rebels. Read more...

Photo: Old-school offensive tactics resurfaced to prove difficult for the Bruins’ defensive line in the early stages of Saturday’s game against UNLV. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo Editor)


UCLA women’s soccer pushes past unranked USD in 3-1 victory

Sunday night was a good reminder of how tough this UCLA women’s soccer team can be. Less than four minutes into the second half, the University of San Diego tied the match at one, but senior forward Darian Jenkins put UCLA back ahead nine minutes later. Read more...

Photo: Senior forward Darian Jenkins scored the go-ahead goal in the 58th minute against the Toreros, rifling a shot from outside the box into the upper corner of the net. She also assisted on freshman midfielder Jessie Fleming’s goal in the first half. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)


Women’s soccer falls to No. 8 UNC after late corner kick goal

This was a winnable match. Ninth-ranked UCLA women’s soccer didn’t make many mistakes, and for the most part the growing back line held its own, keeping opportunities away from the eighth-ranked University of North Carolina to score on the run. Read more...

Photo: Senior midfielder Annie Alvarado recorded an assist on UCLA’s lone goal Friday as the No. 9 Bruins lost to the No. 8 North Carolina Tar Heels. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Women’s volleyball spoils undefeated streak in loss against San Diego

After putting together their best start in a decade, the Bruins have taken their first loss of 2016. No. 7 UCLA women’s volleyball (7-1) continued its undefeated start with a sweep of UC Irvine (3-7) Friday, but couldn’t keep the streak going against No. Read more...

Photo: Outside hitter Reily Buechler tied for the team lead in kills in Friday’s win, but the junior led the team in errors during Saturday’s loss. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA defeats UNLV 42-21

UCLA outlasted UNLV 42-21 Saturday evening at the Rose Bowl in a game that proved more frustrating than expected for the Bruins, who entered the matchup as a 26-point favorite. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore running back Soso Jamabo had three touchdowns for the Bruins in the first half to put them up 28-14. Although the Rebels cut the lead to one touchdown, UCLA hung on for the 42-21 win. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)


UCLA football leads UNLV 28-14 at halftime

UCLA’s pair of sophomore backfield stars carried them to a 28-14 halftime lead over UNLV at the Rose Bowl on Saturday evening. Running back Soso Jamabo scored touchdowns on three of his six carries, and quarterback Josh Rosen threw for 155 yards as the Bruin offense easily moved the ball against the Rebels. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Soso Jamabo rushed for three touchdowns on six carries in the first half to help the Bruins jump out to a 28-14 lead. (Michael Zshornack/Assistant photo editor)