Wednesday, August 19

In the news:

Women’s volleyball to settle on starting setter for weekend in Washington

Entering a weekend of rematches, the biggest question facing the UCLA women’s volleyball team will be neither its game plan nor its mindset. Instead, it will be simple. Read more...

Photo: Freshmen setter Zana Muno had not played the position until this year, operating as a hitter or a libero throughout her high school years. Now, as redshirt sophomore setter Ryann Chandler deals with an injury, Muno may be the Bruins’ starting setter this weekend against Washington State and No. 5 Washington. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)


Women’s soccer crushed in second-half collapse against Cal

Halftime was the calm before the storm. The UCLA women’s soccer team trailed by one goal going into the second half of Thursday’s match, but matters were about to get significantly worse for the Bruins. Read more...

Photo: Junior forward Darian Jenkins and the unranked Bruins were just a goal behind No. 20 Cal at halftime, but six second-half goals sank the Bruins. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)


Young men’s basketball squad to open season against Cal State LA

When UCLA men’s basketball takes to the court Friday, the blue and gold team in Pauley Pavilion will have a new look. Gone are former freshman phenom Kevon Looney and vital veteran Norman Powell. Read more...

Photo: Senior forward Tony Parker is one of the Bruins’ key veteran returners, joining junior guard Bryce Alford to the hardwood for UCLA this season. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Men’s water polo to face the increasingly threatening Pacific

In the 45 total NCAA water polo championships that have been played, California, Stanford, USC or UCLA have vied for the trophy every year. The four powerhouse schools have combined for 41 national titles. Read more...

Photo: Junior attacker Ryder Roberts said that the University of the Pacific – UCLA’s opponent this weekend – is especially dangerous when teams let their guards down even a little bit. Roberts is one of the Bruins’ top scorers. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Women’s basketball veterans return from successful summer to begin season

Over the course of the past year, the UCLA women’s basketball team has seen a stream of victories come its way. First, the Bruins won the Women’s National Invitation Tournament title, then, over the summer, a pair of players won gold medals at the international level. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore guard Jordin Canada returns to Pauley after winning a gold medal for the U.S. at the World University Games in Gwangju, South Korea


Cross country prepares for Pac-12 championship run

The cross country team will run in its most important race so far this season on Friday, as it competes in the Pac-12 Cross Country Championship in Colfax, Washington. Read more...

Photo: Senior runner Lane Werley (middle) has a chance to compete for a top-three individual finish at Friday’s Pac-12 championship, said Bruin coach Forest Braden in a UCLA Athletics press release. Werley only finished 48th at last year’s conference meet but his 25:01 time was off his season-best by over a minute. (UCLA Athletics)


UCLA men’s soccer to face familiar playing style in No. 6 Akron

A crucial cross-country road trip awaits the men’s soccer team. No. 25 UCLA (7-7-1, 3-3-1 Pac-12) will visit No. 6 Akron (12-2-2, 3-0-1 Mid-American Conference) in the Bruins’ last nonconference matchup Sunday. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore forward Seyi Adekoya is tied for the team with freshman midfielder Jose Hernandez for the lead in goals this season, with nine. A second-team All-Pac-12 selection last year as a freshman, Adekoya has started nine of the Bruins’ 15 games. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)