Thursday, April 30

Baseball Pac-12 tournament predictions

This post was updated May 26 at 12:42 a.m. No. 3 seed UCLA baseball (35-20, 19-11 Pac-12) will be participating in the first-ever Pac-12 baseball tournament in Scottsdale, Arizona, starting Wednesday. Read more...

Photo: No. 3 seed UCLA baseball celebrates after a game May 15. The Bruins will be playing in the inaugural Pac-12 tournament in Scottsdale, Arizona starting Wednesday. (Joseph Jimenez/Daily Bruin)


UCLA men’s tennis’ Alexander Hoogmartens earns spot in NCAA championships

Coming from Beersel, Belgium, Alexander Hoogmartens said he had some reservations when he first arrived in Westwood. Now, the freshman stands as the lone Bruin heading to the individual championships. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Alexander Hoogmartens stretches to hit a forehand. In his first postseason action with UCLA men’s tennis, he will play in the NCAA singles championship starting Monday. (Anya Yakimenko/Daily Bruin)


Trio of women’s tennis players gears up for NCAA singles, doubles championships

This post was updated May 23 at 11:39 p.m. Two Bruins will have their last shot at a championship while another will take on an individual tournament for the first time. Read more...

Photo: Senior Elysia Bolton (left) and freshman Elise Wagle (right) hug during a match. The duo will be teaming up for the NCAA doubles championship in Illinois starting Tuesday. (Shengfeng Chien/Daily Bruin)



Candid Carlson: Lack of offensive power may force UCLA softball out of NCAA tournament

Defense wins championships. It’s one of the oldest sayings in sports. Yet if something holds the Bruins back from winning their 13th national championship, it won’t be their defense. Read more...

Photo: Members of UCLA softball stand in a line facing the infield before a game against Utah on May 1. After being shut out thrice this season, the Bruins earned the No. 5 seed in the 2022 NCAA tournament, their lowest seeding in five years. (Joseph Jimenez/Daily Bruin)



Tay’s Takedown: UCLA baseball prevails when it matters despite injured roster

They are bruised Bruins. But they are surging when it truly matters. They sustained one injury after another to the best arms in their starting rotation. Read more...

Photo: No. 23 UCLA baseball exits the field after celebrating a walk-off win May 15. The Bruins posted a .636 winning percentage in the regular season despite a host of injuries to its pitching staff. (Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin staff)