CATHERINE JAYIN JUN/Daily Bruin Senior Staff Ryan Walcott goes for two in a game against USC. Flyin’ Ryan Head coach Steve Lavin had nothing but praise for freshman Ryan Walcott after his performance against the Arizona schools last weekend. Read more...

  KEITH ENRIQUEZ/Daily Bruin Senior Staff TYSON EVANS Sophomore forward Jamila Veasley hopes to help her team defeat Oregon State Thursday. By Jackie Abellada Daily Bruin Contributor The UCLA women’s basketball team (5-12, 2-6 Pac-10) is getting ready for what maybe its biggest challenge yet ““ regaining its lost confidence. Read more...

  Junior Erfan Djahangiri looks to lead UCLA to victory over Fresno State today. The Bulldogs have lost their last 14 meetings with the Bruins, who boast three top-20 players and the nation’s No. Read more...

Weekend Warrior Sophomore Jaime Dantzscher was named Pac-10 Gymnast of the Week for her performances against Arizona State, Boise State and Cal State Fullerton. Dantzscher tallied two perfect 10s, both on the floor exercise, to set the school record for career prefect scores with 10. Read more...

Foster talks DeShaun Foster made his first public statements Wednesday since his suspension following an NCAA “extra benefits” violation. ESPN.com conducted a chat with the former UCLA tailback in its live, moderated chat room. Read more...

We’re No. 1 The UCLA men’s volleyball team found itself atop the USA Today/AVCA Coaches poll Tuesday with 14 of 16 first-place votes. “The coaches have to vote us No. Read more...

By Jessica Bach Daily Bruin Contributor In his first tournament as a Bruin, junior Rodrigo Grilli proved he could handle his own by capturing the men’s singles title at the National Collegiate Tennis Classic, in Las Vegas this weekend. Read more...