Thursday, February 5

Around the League: Pac-12 competition heats up for soccer, men’s water polo

Men’s soccerGrant Sugimura, assistant Sports editor The Pac-12 is still up for grabs. No. 11 Washington toppled No. 9 Stanford 1-0 in an overtime victory. With the victory, UW moves on to UCLA Thursday while Stanford can still clinch this weekend. Read more...

Photo: Senior defender Michael Amick was one of seven Pac-12 athletes named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District Men’s Soccer Team. Amick was also pegged for the Senior CLASS Award for his work in class and on the field. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA women’s soccer stumbles en route to NCAA Tournament

After going 9-1-1 in an 11-game midseason stretch, UCLA women’s soccer was flying high. The first six matches of that stretch were wins, as were the last three. Read more...

Photo: The Bruins were in the race for the Pac-12 championship, but consecutive losses to the Buffs and Utes took them out of the running. UCLA has one conference game left before postseason play starts. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)


Women’s soccer fails to score for second straight game in loss to Utah

After failing to score for the first time this season Thursday against Colorado, UCLA women’s soccer had a chance to reignite its offensive firepower. But the No. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt freshman midfielder Anika Rodriguez took a shot on goal in the 47th minute, but that was about as close at the Bruins would get to scoring a goal Sunday. UCLA has now been shut out in two straight games. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)


Pac-12 crown unlikely as women’s soccer suffers 1-0 loss to Colorado

UCLA women’s soccer needed a win against Colorado to realistically stay in the hunt for the Pac-12 crown. The No. 9 Bruins (12-4-1, 6-2-1 Pac-12), however, turned in a disappointing 90-minute performance against the No. Read more...

Photo: UCLA was in a position to jump into the lead of the Pac-12 standings, but redshirt freshman Anika Rodriguez and the Bruin offense were unable to break through in a 1-0 loss to Colorado. (Diana Luna/Daily Bruin)


Women’s soccer expects close fight for Pac-12 title

UCLA women’s soccer has maintained a spot near the top of the Pac-12 table thanks to strong performances from its underclassmen. Freshman midfielder Jessie Fleming and redshirt freshman midfielder Anika Rodriguez lead the Bruins in goals and assists, respectively. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior defender Zoey Goralski has started 15 games this year while recording four assists, including one on the game-winner against Washington. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Women’s soccer midfielders blend strengths to unify team

They’re couriers on the pitch, the pieces that connect the puzzle. They stretch the field, create opportunities and occasionally tally goals. Ultimately, midfielders play a critical role for UCLA women’s soccer. Read more...

Photo: Midfielder Anika Rodriguez is leading the team with eight assists and is third overall with 22 points. The redshirt freshman has started in all 16 games this season. ( Diana Luna/Daily Bruin)


Women’s soccer highlights importance of defense in avoiding overtime

Washington State women’s soccer hardly had time on the ball. UCLA had dominated possession throughout Sunday’s game and held the lead since the 18th minute. Still, the Cougars managed to stay in the game. Read more...

Photo: Senior Gabbi Miranda scored the game-winning goal for UCLA against Washington State. The Bruins avoided going to their fifth straight overtime game with the 2-1 win. (Diana Luna/Daily Bruin)



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