A lot can change in a year of college athletics. Between athletes transferring into and out of various institutions, and the inevitable departure of graduating seniors, even a year’s time is enough to completely transform a team’s identity. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Jennifer Brady captured the Pac-12 singles title, the second time in two years a UCLA freshman won the title. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)

This time last year, then-freshman Kyle McPhillips of the UCLA women’s tennis team celebrated winning the Pac-12 championship singles title at her first college tennis tournament. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Jennifer Brady, one of the Bruins that elected to participate in this weekend’s Pac-12 championships, said she is using the tournament to prepare for NCAAs. (Carolyn Francis/Daily Bruin)

Tucked away on court No. 3 of Straus Stadium Friday afternoon, UCLA women’s tennissenior Courtney Dolehide stared the end of her career as a Bruin in the face. Read more...

Photo: Junior Robin Anderson was one of three UCLA singles players to win their match in straight sets as part of the Bruins 4-1 victory. (Carolyn Francis/Daily Bruin)

Four years ago, seniors Megan Lester, Morgan Thomas and Courtney Dolehide stepped onto the courts at Straus Stadium for their first practice as UCLA Bruins on the women’s tennis team. Read more...

Photo: Courtney Dolehide is one of three UCLA women’s tennis seniors whose regular-season careers are coming to an end. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)

In the course of nearly eight months, the members of the UCLA women’s tennis team spend much of their time in the nooks of Straus Stadium, surrounded by the same 12 players. Read more...

Photo: Junior Kaitlin Ray said that coming up with nicknames has been a way for the team to build a greater sense of camaraderie and unity that she feels has translated onto the court. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)