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Black History Month,Meet the athletes and stories shaping UCLA gymnastics
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Sports

Feb. 22, 2026 5:08 p.m.
Women’s basketball defeats Wisconsin, receives Big Ten regular season trophy

This post was updated Feb. 22 at 6:10 p.m.
Last year, they were one game short.
An 80-67 loss to the Trojans in their final regular season game sealed a runner-up finish in the Big Ten championship race.

By Noah Massey

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Features

Feb. 21, 2026 8:26 p.m.
‘It’s my last chance to do it’: Cameron Thorne is no stranger to grit, tenacity

This post was updated Feb. 22 at 9:50 p.m.
Linear algebra, despite its name, is not straightforward, stumping college students and graduates alike.
In the same vein, even when one’s path to sports stardom looks linear, that does not mean it is without hardship, strife and dedication.

By Jacob Nguyen

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UCLA men’s volleyball sinks Long Beach State for 2nd time this season

Men's Volleyball

Feb. 21, 2026 9:05 p.m.

UCLA men’s volleyball sinks Long Beach State for 2nd time this season

This post was updated Feb. 22 at 9:17 p.m.
Noise.
Nonstop noise.
26-25.
Senior middle blocker Cameron Thorne and sophomore outside hitter Sean Kelly rose to the net for a set-point block against opposite hitter Wojciech Gajek to take the third.

UCLA men’s volleyball strives to defend streak in rematch against Long Beach State

UCLA softball seeks redemption from 3 defeats in Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

UCLA track and field athlete Shawn Toney achieves growth while abroad

Features

Feb. 19, 2026 11:38 p.m.

UCLA track and field athlete Shawn Toney achieves growth while abroad

UCLA track and field athletes typically spend the first quarter of their final collegiate season training at Drake Stadium.
But senior Shawn Toney spent it almost 6,000 miles away.

USAC recap – Feb. 10

Scouting report: UCLA softball vs. Tennessee, Florida State

Men's Basketball

Feb. 21, 2026 8:33 p.m.
Dent’s buzzer-beater lifts UCLA men’s basketball 95-94 over Illinois in overtime upset
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Junior guard/forward Eric Dailey Jr. celebrates as fans crowd around him. Dailey scored 20 points before fouling out with less than a minute left in regulation. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)

This post was updated Feb. 22 at 9:15 p.m.
4.9 seconds.
94 feet.
Donovan Dent slips by the first defender, splits two more at the free throw line and goes up and under the fourth, throwing the ball up as time expires.

By Connor Dullinger

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Men's Basketball

Feb. 21, 2026 12:48 p.m.
Cronin apologizes, reflects on Jamerson II ejection ahead of Illinois match

Illinois was not on anyone’s mind, even though the No. 10-ranked team, outside of the AP Poll, is the fourth-best team and top-ranked offensive squad in the country, per KenPom.

By Connor Dullinger

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Gallery: UCLA men’s volleyball win pins second loss to Long Beach State

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Gallery: HOOLIGAN Theatre’s “Seussical” delivers musical comedy, supports basic needs

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Gallery: Black Extravaganza honors Black culture, excellence through student performances

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Gallery: Donovan Dent’s buzzer-beater leads UCLA men’s basketball to upset victory

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Editorial Cartoon: “See No Evil”

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UCLA baseball claims first two wins in weekend series against UCSD

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Gymnastics

Feb. 20, 2026 7:05 p.m.
UCLA gymnastics prioritizes balance, recovery ahead of Illinois matchup

Balance has become a game of honesty.
After seven weeks of breaking records and earning perfect 10s, the Bruins understand that responsibility involves knowing when to take a step back.

By Sofia Celis

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Men's Tennis

Feb. 18, 2026 4:34 p.m.
Scouting report: UCLA men’s tennis vs. USC

No. 15 UCLA men’s tennis (5-2) will travel to David X. Marks Stadium to face No. 21 USC (7-3) on Saturday afternoon. The Bruins are riding a three-game win streak and look to usurp the Trojans in the squads’ conference opener.

By Samir Joshi

Katie Kitamura talks new novel at Hammer Museum ‘Some Favorite Writers’ event

Arts

Feb. 20, 2026 10:42 p.m.

Katie Kitamura talks new novel at Hammer Museum ‘Some Favorite Writers’ event

This post was updated Feb. 22 at 7:22 p.m.
Katie Kitamura explored the tension between authorial intent and interpretation in her book talk Thursday.
Kitamura – the award-winning author of “Intimacies” and “A Separation” – read an excerpt from her newest novel “Audition” at the Hammer Museum as a part of UCLA professor Mona Simpson’s “Some Favorite Writers” series.

UCLA men’s tennis reflects on crosstown rivalry ahead of USC match

Video game preview: From life simulators to horror, winter’s releases bring cozy fun to gamers

UCLA softball beats Auburn, Nevada, Duke in Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic opening

Softball

Feb. 21, 2026 4:01 p.m.

UCLA softball beats Auburn, Nevada, Duke in Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic opening

Confidence and composure often define the elite.
No. 11 UCLA softball (10-3) embodied both throughout three wins Thursday and Friday at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, defeating Auburn (11-3) 23-1 in five innings to open the tournament before coming from behind to defeat Nevada (7-7) 6-5 and No.

Women’s basketball eyes Big Ten conference title ahead of match against Washington

Roster Reset: UCLA beach volleyball brings in 6 players, loses 7 ahead of 2026 campaign

Opinion: Lack of support for financial aid office leaves students stressed without help

Opinion

Feb. 21, 2026 12:46 p.m.

Opinion: Lack of support for financial aid office leaves students stressed without help

A week before school started, I checked my BruinBill. I assumed it would be the usual amount due.
But when I saw the thousands of dollars I was expected to pay, my heart started racing.

Editorial: Agostini’s departure after interview with The Bruin shows UCLA punishes transparency

Opinion: UCLA professor’s ties to Epstein raise questions about university funding standards

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Baseball

UCLA baseball bests TCU 10-2 to kick off weekend series against ranked opponent

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Men's Basketball

Scouting Report: UCLA men’s basketball vs. Illinois

UCLA women’s water polo gears for season ahead after second-place conference finish

Sports

Feb. 20, 2026 11:24 p.m.

UCLA women’s water polo gears for season ahead after second-place conference finish

One year after a two-loss showing at the Barbara Kalbus Invitational, the Bruins return to conference play with a second-place finish.
No. 2 UCLA women’s water polo (9-1) will travel to Berkeley on Saturday to open Mountain Pacific Sports Federation competition against No.

Despite setbacks, UCLA women’s golf places third at Alice and John Wallace Classic

UCLA baseball prepares to face 1st ranked opponent in weekend series against TCU

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