The 2022-2023 season in UCLA athletics has seen many highlight plays across a wide array of different sports. With the sports year coming to a close, the Daily Bruin Sports editors are looking back at some of the top plays of the year across campus. Read more...
Photo: Dorian Thompson-Robinson celebrates with his teammates during UCLA football’s win over Washington in 2022. (Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated May 25 at 10:03 p.m. It’s difficult to recreate a formula that generated a national championship. The Bruins had a perfect storm of newcomers, fresh coaching and veteran experience to guide them to their second-ever title. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA women’s soccer hoist their trophies after winning the national title. This came after overcoming a 2-0 deficit against North Carolina. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)
After starting classes in winter quarter and missing out on an orientation, a number of athletes relied on their teammates’ support to adjust to college life. Read more...
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Throughout the season, set pieces have been the bane of the Bruins’ existence, according to coach Margueritte Aozasa. However, in the national championship match Monday, it was the very play that saved them. Read more...
Photo: Junior forward Reilyn Turner celebrates with her teammates. Turner scored the equalizing goal in the 89th minute of the national championship. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)
With her team down 2-0 with 10 minutes left in the national title game, the camera panned to Margueritte Aozasa. The first-year UCLA women’s soccer coach had a calm and collected look as it appeared her team’s magical season was coming to an end. Read more...
Photo: Coach Margueritte Aozasa claps to celebrate the national championship victory. With the win, Aozasa became the first rookie coach to win a national title. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated Dec. 5 at 8:38 p.m. CARY, N.C. — With less than a minute left, it looked like the blue and gold would fall short in the national championship. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA women’s soccer team celebrates. The Bruins won their second national championship in program history Monday after defeating North Carolina. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)
No. 1 seed UCLA women’s soccer (21-2-1, 9-2 Pac-12) will face off against No. 2 seed North Carolina (20-4-1, 8-2 ACC) in the national championship game at 3 p.m. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA women’s soccer team celebrates. The Bruins will face No. 2 seed North Carolina on Monday in the National Championship game after defeating No. 1 seed Alabama in the semifinal contest. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)
