The “passing of the torch” is a distinct and intimate phenomenon in the sports world. Sometimes it can be encapsulated by a glance. Sometimes it can be realized by an affirmation. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Mayu Crossley (left) and senior Anne-Christine Lutkemeyer (right) prepare to receive during a doubles game. (Joice Ngo/Daily Bruin staff)
After a fall from being a lineup cornerstone, recapturing one’s old glory can be a fruitless endeavor. The very opposite has been true for Bianca Fernandez in 2026. Read more...
Photo: Junior Bianca Fernandez eyes the ball as she prepares to return a volley. (Pranav Akella/Daily Bruin)
Rivalry duels almost always boast added tenacity and anticipation. But for Anne-Christine Lutkemeyer – the Bruins’ sole senior – her last home Battle for Los Angeles had extra meaning. Read more...
Photo: Senior Anne-Christine Lutkemeyer returns a volley. (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin)
The dual match was sealed with a duel on Saturday. A 26-shot rally with victory hanging in the balance. Sneakers squeaked. A pair of rackets authored a rhythmic melody that persisted for a full minute. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Olivia Center prepares to serve the ball. (Gabby Yang/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Feb. 14 at 9:43 a.m. Playing under the California sun seemingly comes naturally to a home-grown Bruin squad. And even though the Toreros also call Southern California home, much of their experience has come from overseas. Read more...
Photo: Senior Anne-Christine Lutkemeyer prepares to serve the ball. (Alexis Muchnik/Daily Bruin)
Coach Stella Sampras Webster is no stranger to the Bruin-Cardinal rivalry, which dates back to her playing days. “We never beat Stanford, to be honest,” she said. Read more...
Photo: Coach Stella Sampras Webster stands on the courts at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. Sampras Webster is in her 30th season as head coach of the Bruins. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
75 degrees and sunny is the Bruins’ natural habitat. And a trip south usually means the Westwood squad stays well within this comfort zone. But the Louisiana weather proved unpredictable last weekend. Read more...
Photo: Senior Anne-Christine Lutkemeyer returns the ball. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
