Thursday, July 9

UCLA baseball’s season falls short, plagued by injuries

After UCLA baseball won the 2013 national championship, the bar was raised, expectations were heightened and the team entered the season with a target on its back. Read more...

Photo: The Bruins were decimated this year by a slew of injuries and MLB Draft departures, making it difficult for them to repeat as NCAA champions. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)





Baseball ends losing season on high note with series win

With the playoffs out of reach, UCLA baseball had nothing but pride to play for. Instead of mailing in the last three games, the team had a message to send: The Bruins don’t give up and they fight until the very end. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore outfielder Ty Moore said the Bruins, despite not making the playoffs, kept themselves motivated by looking to end the season on a high note. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin Senior Staff)


Kentucky steals two of three from UCLA softball to end season

In less than 24 hours, the UCLA softball team’s spirit took a roller coaster ride from euphoria to heartbreak. On Saturday night, the Bruins were jumping and screaming in excitement after a sixth-inning grand slam led them to a comeback victory over the Kentucky Wildcats. Read more...

Photo: Members of the UCLA softball team look on as they watch their title hopes slip away. The Bruins were upset by the Kentucky Wildcats who won the final two games of the series. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Marcos Giron’s singles title win redeems tennis’ semifinals exit

Up 4-1 in the second set of the NCAA men’s tennis singles championship, junior Marcos Giron could almost feel the title trophy in his hands. Less than a week earlier, Giron had high hopes as his team entered the semifinal round of the NCAA team tournament against Oklahoma. Read more...

Photo: Junior Marcos Giron, ranked the No. 2 individual player for much of the season, made his case to be the nation’s top player by winning the men’s singles title Monday. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)