Saturday, July 11

In the news:


UCLA falls to Cal, Stanford in seniors’ last home games

At the end of 40 minutes, the Stanford Cardinal emerged victorious. The primarily blue crowd in Pauley Pavilion was on its feet, applauding. But the cheers were not for the No. Read more...

Photo: As seniors Thea Lemberger and Atonye Nyingifa played their final home game Sunday, coach Cori Close will look to sophomore Nirra Fields to be a future leader for the team. (Miriam Bribiesca/Daily Bruin)


Stanford outshoots, outshines UCLA

STANFORD, Calif.—Coming out of halftime trailing Stanford by eight points, UCLA men’s basketball was looking to do what it has done so many times this season: outperform its opponent en route to a win. Read more...

Photo: Junior guard Norman Powell and redshirt senior forward Travis Wear guard Stanford’s senior forward Dwight Powell. Norman Powell said he and his teammates were frustrated when their defense didn’t stop Stanford from shooting over 60 percent in the game. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Low intensity plays into UCLA loss at Stanford

STANFORD, Calif.—On Saturday, a weekday win means nothing. For the third time this season, UCLA made a mess it will spend a whole week cleaning up at home. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore forward/center Tony Parker said UCLA’s inability to close out a road trip for the third time this season will only make things harder for the team as it tries to catch up to first place Arizona. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA softball prepares for tough play at Mary Nutter Classic

The UCLA softball team will travel to Cathedral City to defend its undefeated record in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic this weekend.  The Bruins will kick off the desert tournament Friday with a showdown against 2013 NCAA champion Oklahoma. Read more...

Photo: Pitcher Jessica Hall has been an integral part of UCLA’s strong defensive performance this season. The senior has yet to allow an earned run on the year and carries a 4-0 record into the weekend. (Joseph Chan/Daily Bruin)


UCLA baseball to face tough competition in Cal Poly

Baseball fans dig the long ball, but with the undefeated Cal Poly Mustangs coming to Jackie Robinson Stadium this weekend, they will likely not see much offensive production. Read more...

Photo: UCLA plays Cal Poly this weekend, and closer David Berg said the Mustangs were one of the team’s toughest opponents in last year’s postseason run. (Angie Wang/Daily Bruin)


UCLA men’s volleyball stays strong with sharp focus

The UCLA men’s volleyball team has stressed all season that its sole concern is its team, not its opponents. That showed at practice Wednesday night in the Student Activities Center, where two scrimmaging sides – each a solid mix of starters and sideline contributors – matched each other kill for kill, with each point followed by emphatic shouts and spirited high-fives. Read more...