Every fan knows that a prominent question in sports is: “Is your team reloading or rebuilding?” The UCLA softball team understands that the question is being asked because of its shortcomings last year. Read more...
Photo: Senior catcher Stephany LaRosa enters her senior season as a candidate for the USA Softball Player of the Year. Last year, LaRosa overcame a slow start to lead the Bruins in several offensive categories, including on-base and slugging percentage. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Sophomore Mackenzie McDonald said he was not disappointed in himself. His coach was. “It wasn’t anything about him playing badly; he just lost concentration,” said coach Billy Martin after McDonald, the No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Mackenzie McDonald developed a mental edge as he faced three top-40 singles players in nine days. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin)
It may seem but odd, but if UCLA continues its season turnaround, it might have its loss in Oregon to thank for it. Senior guard Norman Powell challenged his teammates’ commitment and energy, and implored them to fight harder following an embarrassing defensive performance. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Norman Powell called his teammates out for their lack of effort and efficacy following UCLA’s loss to Oregon. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Editor’s note: UCLA men’s volleyball player Steve O’Dell is writing a biweekly guest column pertaining to his experiences as a Division I student-athlete. Every other Wednesday, the Daily Bruin will run a perspective piece from O’Dell focusing on a facet of his experience at UCLA. Read more...
The start of the UCLA men’s volleyball season was far from ideal. The team had to hit the road right away to take on No. 7 Brigham Young University in its legendary Smith Fieldhouse, followed the next week by a tough turnaround facing nonconference Princeton, No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore middle blocker Mitch Stahl said UCLA’s main focus is on the basics: passing and serving well. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin)
The troops from the North proved too much for UCLA’s arsenal this weekend. After dropping a game against Oregon two days prior, the players in blue found themselves outgunned yet again, surrounded by the overpowering orange and black crowd of Oregon State’s Gill Coliseum on Monday. Read more...
Photo: Freshman guard Jordin Canada notched a career-high 19 points for the Bruins Monday, but UCLA fell on the road to No. 7 Oregon State. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin)
How confusing has this UCLA men’s basketball season been? Just five days after one of its least impressive performances on the road at Oregon, UCLA returned home and cruised to a relatively easy victory over No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard Isaac Hamilton celebrates with UCLA fans after the Bruins’ 72-59 win over the Colorado Buffaloes on Sunday in Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins have accrued a 11-1 record at home, but are 2-8 on the road. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
