Thursday, July 9

Bo Knows: Departure of Howland’s stars puts ball in Alford’s court

The honeymoon phase is over for Steve Alford. The ceremony is complete, the guests of honor have left. Now it’s time to see who UCLA men’s basketball is truly married to for the next six seasons. Read more...

Photo: Coach Steve Alford cut down the nets after UCLA’s Pac-12 tournament title, but how much of that championship was his doing? (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Baseball shifts focus to UC Santa Barbara after loss

As USC rushed the field at Jackie Robinson Stadium to celebrate its sweep of UCLA baseball, the Bruins were at a potential turning point in their season. Read more...

Photo: With its postseason status far from certain, sophomore outfielder Ty Moore said that the Bruins have to treat every game like a “playoff” game. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Freshman Jelly Felix earns spot in softball’s starting ranks

Freshman outfielder Jelly Felix didn’t come into the season as a starter for the UCLA softball team. While two other freshmen – outfielder Gabrielle Maurice and shortstop Delaney Spaulding – began the year as starters, Felix had to work her way toward a starting position during the course of this season. Read more...

Photo: Freshman outfielder Jelly Felix had to wait 19 games before she made her first career start for the Bruins. In that start, she hit a two-run home run. Since then, Felix has started in 16 of UCLA’s last 28 games. (Dang-Co Vu/Daily Bruin)



Jordan Adams’ exit alters outlook for next year’s team

It took just nine days for all the optimism surrounding the 2014-2015 UCLA men’s basketball season to evaporate. Just nine days after getting confirmation that its leading scorer would be coming back to the team next season, UCLA was blindsided by a change of heart. Read more...

Photo: Without sophomore guard Jordan Adams, who accounted for 17.4 points per game this past season, UCLA will need to find a new scoring source to rely on. (Tim Bradbury/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Bruin softball sweeps series with Cal Golden Bears

Mild temperatures and rainy conditions in Berkeley couldn’t put a damper on the UCLA softball team’s torrid offense this weekend. After the first game was cancelled due to a rain-out, the No. Read more...

Photo: Junior pitcher Ally Carda scored two runs and pitched a complete game in UCLA’s 3-2 victory over Cal on Sunday. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Neuheisel looks to follow father’s footsteps as UCLA QB

Among the family members, media personnel and fans dispersed near the Bruin football team’s field tunnel exit following Saturday’s Spring Showcase, a father reels his son in, wrapping his arm around him. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jerry Neuheisel emerged as the frontrunner for the backup quarterback spot after a strong showing throughout spring practice and at Saturday’s Spring Showcase. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)