Some find the phrase “defense wins championships” a valid philosophy for building a team. But without a viable offense, winning a single game, let alone a championship, becomes a significantly more difficult feat. Read more...
Photo: Former Florida and now-UCLA wide receiver Aidan Mizell runs down the field as he is tackled. (Courtesy of Noah Lantor/The Florida Alligator)
Mirrors show us a reversed image of ourselves. And while reflections are timeless, conditions are transient. The Bruins faced the Hoosiers and Boilermakers in the midst of their worst start to a season in coach Billy Martin’s then-32-year tenure last season. Read more...
Photo: Senior Aadarsh Tripathi follows through on a forehand swing. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The bountiful nature of spring in Southern California promises an excess of sunshine, beach days and calm, warm breezes. But for those inhabiting Easton Stadium, the season marks the start of Big Ten competition and even bigger opportunities. Read more...
Photo: Freshman pitcher Natalie Cable winds up as she prepares to deliver a pitch. Cable has recorded a 4-1 record and has struck out 26 batters so far this season. (Kai Dizon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Like passing a baton, life can close chapters while opening new ones. And after nine weeks, the Bruins are transitioning from the conclusion of one campaign to the start of another. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student pole vaulter Paige Sommers falls after completing her vault. The Westlake Village, California, local transferred from Duke ahead of the 2026 campaign. Her younger brother, sophomore pole vaulter Cade Sommers, also competes for the Bruins. (Courtesy of Bobby Goddin)
This post was updated March 5 at 10:45 p.m. After dominating the field in year one, a reigning conference co-champion will return. And this time even stronger. Read more...
Photo: UCLA baseball kneels in a circle before the start of a game. (Vanessa Man/Daily Bruin)
A gauntlet is a trial by fire where only the strongest emerge unscathed. No. 2 UCLA beach volleyball (7-2) will face No. 16 Grand Canyon (5-3), No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Adelina Okazaki (left) and freshman Mallory LaBreche (right) slap each other’s hands during a match break. The duo boasts a 4-1 record on court five this season and is riding a three-game dual match winning streak. (Elle Smith/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated March 5 at 10:48 p.m. After falling 78-73 to Minnesota on Saturday in Minneapolis, UCLA men’s basketball (20-10, 12-7 Big Ten) bounced back with its third top-10 win of the season, trouncing No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard Trent Perry celebrates after hitting a shot. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)
