A 3-1 deficit. Temperatures reaching almost 90 degrees. A four-hour match. No big deal for Olivia Center, who was entering the third set in the deciding match at line five. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Olivia Center follows through on a swing. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
In the heart of the desert, the Bruins will face the heat of the moment. Four months of preparation will culminate in the final set of battles. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Mayu Crossley readies a backhand volley. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated April 12 at 11:28 p.m. Many flock to Los Angeles for the year-round warm climate. For the Bruins, a predominantly home-grown team, venturing beyond warm California can prove to be a challenge and forces adaptability. Read more...
Photo: Sophomores Olivia Center (left) and Kate Fakih (right) play side-by-side during a doubles set. (Joice Ngo/Daily Bruin staff)
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)
