Tuesday, August 18

In the news:

UCLA diving surges forward with wins at Trojan Diving Invitational

On a weekend when a number of UCLA teams struggled, the diving team was an exception, excelling at the Trojan Diving Invitational. The Bruins were once again led by sophomore Maria Polyakova and junior Annika Lenz, who both recorded multiple top-three finishes at USC’s Uytengsu Aquatic Center. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore diver Maria Polyakova won the 1-meter and the 3-meter dives at the Trojan Diving Invitational. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Football Monday: UCLA vs. Washington State

Every postgame, Daily Bruin Sports breaks down the Bruins’ most recent game, outlining the good, the bad and the final verdict of their performance. This week, we take a closer look at UCLA’s 31-27 loss to Washington State on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. Read more...

Photo: (Arianna Gong and Kelly Brennan/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Women’s volleyball beats Oregon State, sets sights on NCAA Tournament

Thursday’s loss to Oregon might have cost the women’s volleyball team a chance at the Pac-12 Championship, but UCLA regrouped with a win over Oregon State Sunday, looking to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Read more...

Photo: Outside hitter Reily Buechler started her first game in the last two weeks against Oregon state. The sophomore had 16 kills against the Beavers. (Mackenzie Possee/Daily Bruin)


Women’s tennis player takes wins with losses in preseason tournament

Catherine Harrison had mixed emotions following her weekend in Flushing Meadows, New York, as the senior tennis player finished 2-2 at the USTA/ITA National Indoor Intercollegiate Championships. Read more...

Photo: Senior Catherine Harrison lost in the first round of the USTA/ITA National Indoor Intercollegiate Championships. She had a great weekend however, progressing to the third round of the consolation bracket, upsetting former NCAA champion Danielle Collins of Virginia. (Daily Bruin file photo)



Men’s water polo concludes regular season with win against USC

In the last regular season home game for UCLA men’s water polo, fans stood on the top level of the Sunset Canyon Recreation Center parking garage overlooking the pool far below. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore attacker Max Irving and the Bruins scored 11 goal on their way to a five-goal victory over the Trojans. UCLA completed its undefeated regular season with a 25-0 record. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)


UCLA’s loss to Washington State an inverse of its win against Colorado

PASADENA — After UCLA’s 31-27 loss to Washington State, defensive coordinator Tom Bradley delivered a blunt message. “Most football games are lost, not won,” he said. Read more...

Photo: Freshman quarterback Josh Rosen and the Bruin offense outgained the Cougars by 128 yards, but red zone futility held the home team back. UCLA would go on to lose after Washington State scored a touchdown with three seconds remaining. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)