Tick, tock. Tick, tock. Running behind from severe thunderstorms that slightly delayed the opening round of NCAA championship play in Athens, Ga., the UCLA (24-2) women’s tennis team started its Sweet 16 match nearly two hours after its originally scheduled 7 p.m. Read more...
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May 16, 1:57 am
UCLA women’s tennis sweeps Miami in Sweet 16
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May 16, 1:49 am
Tennis takes Catherine Harrison on unconventional path to UCLA
When Catherine Harrison is on the court, the one thing that stands out the most isn’t how hard she hits, but how. She swings with a two-handed forehand, a tennis stroke that’s unconventional and rarely seen. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Catherine Harrison replaced traditional schooling with online classes while growing up to spend more time playing tennis. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin)
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May 15, 12:18 am
UCLA women’s tennis prepares to take on Miami at NCAAs
The UCLA women’s tennis team’s newest opponent in the NCAA championships, the University of Miami, is a familiar foe. In fact, the Hurricanes’ coach used to be a Bruin. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s tennis coach Stella Sampras Webster (right) squares off against one of her former player’s in Miami coach Paige Yaroshuk-Tews. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin)
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May 12, 11:08 pm
Women’s tennis to see plenty of family support at NCAA championship
“That’s my Chanelle,” said Letty Van Nguyen, pointing toward her daughter on the court. “She’s the one stretching on the left. She’s so fun to watch.” Letty Van Nguyen had been sitting in the hot sun for four hours, eyes glued to the court, cheering endlessly. Read more...
Photo: Junior Chanelle Van Nguyen may have her mother, Letty Van Nguyen, in attendance as the team plays in the NCAA Round of 16 in Athens, Ga. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin)
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May 12, 2:15 am
UCLA women’s tennis to play Miami in NCAA tournament
The NCAA tournament regionals may be over for the UCLA women’s tennis team, but there’s still much more to do. No fewer than 10 minutes after the No. Read more...
Photo: Junior Robin Anderson and the Bruins made short work of their opponents in the regional round of the NCAA tournament, advancing to the round of 16. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin)
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May 9, 12:55 am
UCLA women’s tennis to face Sacramento State in first NCAA matchup
Six wins is all the Bruins will need. Over the clanking of metal barricades being stitched together, the UCLA women’s tennis team concluded its last pre-tournament practice as the final preparations for the NCAA championships consumed the Los Angeles Tennis Center around them. Read more...
Photo: Junior Robin Anderson is excited to face Sacramento State in the NCAAs. UCLA needs just six wins to claim a national title. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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May 7, 1:11 am
Fitness focus gives women’s tennis new edge for NCAAs
For the UCLA women’s tennis team, this season is in many ways almost identical to the last. Both this year and last, the team’s up-and-coming freshman won the Pac-12 championship. Read more...
Photo: Junior Chanelle Van Nguyen said that the team has focused more on recovery and nutrition this season – one of the reasons the Bruins are healthier than they were a year ago. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)