Wednesday, July 8

Women’s soccer seniors pump team up with warm-up playlist

For the No. 1 UCLA women’s soccer team, being a senior comes with its share of responsibilities. On the field, there’s the need to get results, and with nine of the 11 starting spots filled by seniors, a lot of that responsibility falls on their shoulders. Read more...

Photo: Midfielder Sam Mewis was a part of the senior class who worked together to compile the season’s pre-game playlist, which was structured for a slow buildup and finishing with more intense songs to complement the drills the Bruins go through before each game. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Pac-12 Power Rankings: Week 9

North 1. Oregon (7-1, 4-1 Pac-12) Previous position: 1 Another week, another big win. Oregon dropped 59 on Cal Friday to cement its place atop the Pac-12 North and inched a step closer to the College Football Playoff in the process. Read more...



Despite shaky season, UCLA still optimistic for Pac-12 championship

In the wake of UCLA’s uninspiring 40-37 victory over struggling Colorado Saturday, one which Bruin fans would likely want to forget, coach Jim Mora spent the next day reminding them, and everyone else, of one thing: It could be worse. Read more...

Photo: Junior wide receiver Jordan Payton is tired of talking about all the turnovers and interceptions that have plagued the Bruins. He hopes to find a way to fix the mistakes, especially with what he calls a “huge test” against Arizona this Saturday (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff).


Men’s soccer forwards look to provide stronger bite to Bruins’ attack

Seyi Adekoya’s touch failed him as he approached the Oregon State 18-yard box. The ball got away from the freshman forward, bouncing through defenders into the right side of the box. Read more...

Photo: Seyi Adekoya’s goal against Washington was a dream come true for the freshman, who wanted to score against his hometown team all season. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Men’s soccer defeats Oregon State, extends win streak

The wind swirled, the skies let loose and stony grey clouds frowned down from what had moments before been a golden afternoon. Though the sun would peek out from behind the dark curtains a few more times, it would only offer a momentary respite, quickly banished by clouds and rain. Read more...

Photo: (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)