Few things shift a game faster than a pitcher who owns the circle or a batter who can change a narrative in one swing. But when a team has players who can do both – it has struck gold. Read more...
Photo: Junior pitcher Taylor Tinsley unwinds and prepares to release the ball to home plate. (Danielle Anz/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated April 8 9:08 p.m. After a hard-fought victory against the Badgers the day prior, the Bruins kept their second match of the weekend short and sweet. Read more...
Photo: No. 22 junior Anne-Christine Lutkemeyer backhands a ball behind the baseline. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated April 8 8:51 p.m. Maybe the best thing to do after getting swept is to do the sweeping. After No. 3 Ohio State (20-2, 9-0 Big Ten) swept it 4-0 on Friday at Ty Tucker Tennis Center in Columbus, Ohio, UCLA men’s tennis (9-8, 7-2) passed along the favor in a 4-0 sweep of Penn State (12-11, 0-9) at the Sarni Tennis Center in State College, Pennsylvania, on Sunday morning. Read more...
Photo: Junior Aadarsh Tripathi and freshman Rudy Quan celebrate after a doubles point at David X. Marks Tennis Stadium. (Chloe Agas/Daily Bruin)
Most programs crumble after losing a key piece across three events. The Bruins punched their ticket to nationals instead. Despite freshman Macy McGowan – who competed on vault, bars and floor in every meet this year – being out both days of the NCAA Salt Lake Regional on Thursday and Saturday, No. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA gymnastics celebrate Saturday after clinching a ticket to the national championships. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated April 6 at 11:40 p.m. Everything was in place for a UCLA women’s basketball game as fans grabbed hot dogs, cheered with friends and wore UCLA gear – except this time, the players were over 2,000 miles away in Tampa, Florida. Read more...
Photo: Junior Center Lauren Betts tips the ball to her teammate during UCLA’s NCAA Tournament game against UConn. UCLA hosted a watch party for the Bruins’ first-ever Final Four matchup in the NCAA era on Friday at Pauley Pavilion. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
Adversity breeds growth. While training, conditioning and watching film help, nothing educates more than failure. The Antelopes swept the Bruins on Friday. But just 24 hours later, No. Read more...
Photo: Junior outside hitter Zach Rama rises and attempts to touch the ball over the Long Beach State block. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
This post was updated April 6 at 8:53 p.m. The last time coach DeShaun Foster and Tino Sunseri worked in the same building, one was an NFL running back and the other was folding towels for the Carolina Panthers. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster holds the ball on the field. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)
