As a garbage can was thrown alongside the track by strong winds rarely seen in Los Angeles, UCLA track and field athletes stood tall. Instead of complaining, the Bruins viewed the wind as just an extra part of their training as they prepare for the Mt. Read more...
Sports, Track and Field
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April 18, 12:42 am
Windy conditions help track and field prep for Mt. SAC Relays
Sports, Women's Tennis
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April 18, 12:37 am
Women’s tennis seeks victory in rematch with USC
Last month, the USC women’s tennis team celebrated an upset victory on UCLA’s home court. Today, the Bruins will travel to their crosstown rival’s court to try to return the favor. Read more...
Club & IM Sports, Sports
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April 17, 2:31 am
Bruins compete in female boxing tournament
Last Thursday, the UCLA club boxing team took part in a tournament of firsts: the first-ever national tournament of the United States Intercollegiate Boxing Association, which was also the first national collegiate event to recognize a female champion. Read more...
Photo: Third-year communications student Rachel Luba (left) faced an opponent from the U.S. Military Academy in last week’s tournament at the University of San Francisco, the first collegiate boxing competition to recognize a female champion.
Baseball, Sports
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April 17, 1:37 am
Bruins snag comeback win over Anteaters after 12 innings
After a recent flood of disappointing offensive performances, UCLA baseball looked to be headed in the same direction – they were down 4-2 in the ninth, with two outs left to make anything happen. Read more...
Photo: Junior shortstop Pat Valaika was driven in for the winning run in UCLA’s extra innings game at Irvine on Tuesday night, which the Bruins won 6-4.
Sports, Women's Water Polo
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April 17, 1:36 am
Women’s water polo gears up for last home game, USC rematch
Treading water may be integral to water polo, but the UCLA women are using this week’s practices to send a strong “don’t tread on me” message to USC. Read more...
Photo: As senior attacker Gisselle Naranjo and the women’s water polo team prepare to face the top-ranked Trojans this weekend in their last home game, they’re focusing on how to counter USC’s defensive style. The team tailored their training sessions to practice good releases and skills like shooting.
Softball, Sports
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April 17, 1:32 am
Assistant coach teams up with UCLA Athletics, Recreation to promote Ally Week
For UCLA softball assistant coach Kirk Walker, some battles have been bigger than those his team faces at the ballpark. Read more...
Men's Basketball, Sports
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April 17, 1:30 am
Alford’s apology sparks reaction by UCLA, Iowa communities
Roughly 120 fans gathered near the building’s south entrance in protest of the University of Iowa and coach Steve Alford’s support of star guard Pierre Pierce amid his sexual assault case. Read more...