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Men’s VolleyballBryan Palmero, assistant Sports editor At UCLA, learning isn’t limited to the confines of lecture halls. For coach John Speraw, a Bruin microbiology and molecular genetics graduate, the triumphs on the volleyball court are where class is in session. Read more...

Photo: Members of No. 2 UCLA men’s volleyball’s bench celebrate during the Pac-12/Big Ten Challenge. The blue and gold will take on Cal State Northridge and Lewis this weekend. (Joseph Jimenez/Daily Bruin)


Den Pass holders call for compensation in light of game cancellations

Some UCLA Den Pass holders are calling for compensation because of basketball game cancellations, COVID-19 and line mismanagement. The Den Pass offers access to all home UCLA football and men’s basketball regular-season home games, postseason ticket priority, an exclusive T-shirt and other benefits for $149 until July 1 and $169 after that date, according to UCLA Athletics. Read more...

Photo: The inside of Pauley Pavilion sits empty. Some students are calling on UCLA to provide partial refunds for Den Pass holders, expressing frustration over COVID-19 protocols that have led to basketball game cancellations and line mismanagement. (Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA women’s basketball fails to keep pace with Wildcats in loss to No. 8 Arizona

This post was updated Jan. 26 at 8:28 p.m. With 4:35 remaining in the third quarter and the Wildcats in the midst of an 11-0 run, the Bruins’ leading scorer went down with an injury. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior guard Chantel Horvat prepares to shoot the ball during UCLA women’s basketball’s loss to No. 8 Arizona at home Wednesday evening. Horvat recorded a season-high 11 points on 5-of-8 shooting in the game while also adding seven rebounds and a block. (Joseph Jimenez/Daily Bruin)


UCLA men’s volleyball utilizes offensive depth throughout early season

Volleyball is a sport played with six athletes on each side. Even with a two-setter strategy, teams usually deploy eight to nine players in any given match. Read more...

Photo: No. 2 UCLA men’s volleyball comes together in a huddle during its victory over then-No. 3 Penn State on Saturday. The Bruins have fielded out 12 different players in their first three contests. (Jenny Xu/Daily Bruin)


UCLA gymnast Margzetta Frazier calls for coaching change amid hostile environment

This post was updated Jan. 31 at 2:15 a.m. At least one Bruin gymnast has publicly called for coach Chris Waller to be fired. UCLA gymnastics seniors Margzetta Frazier and Sekai Wright went on comedian and actress Amanda Seales’ podcast, “Small Doses with Amanda Seales,” on Wednesday to discuss the current state of the team. Read more...

Photo: UCLA gymnastics coach Chris Waller looks on during an intrasquad competition Dec. 17. Senior Margzetta Frazier called for Waller to be fired on a podcast Wednesday. (Marc-Anthony Rosas/Daily Bruin)



UCLA men’s basketball tames Wildcats, soars to top of Pac-12 standings

This post was updated Jan. 25 at 11:52 p.m. After trailing by as much as 16 in the second half, the Wildcats were on the verge of catching up. Read more...

Photo: No. 7 UCLA men’s basketball players celebrate following the final buzzer in the team’s victory over No. 3 Arizona on Tuesday night. The Bruins now sit at first place in the Pac-12 after handing the Wildcats their first conference loss. (Esther Ma/Daily Bruin staff)