After graduating a decorated class of seniors, the Bruins were picked to finish sixth in the Pac-12 this season. “That’s when the outside world kind of started talking about, ‘Oh, it’s going to be a rebuilding year for UCLA, they’re going to have a rough year,’” said redshirt senior guard Chrissy Baird. Read more...
Men's Soccer, News, Sports, Women's Soccer
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March 12, 10:53 am
UCLA men’s soccer coach Jorge Salcedo charged in college admissions bribery scheme
This post was updated March 14 at 12:34 p.m. UCLA was involved in a bribery scheme helping admit students to universities as student-athletes who had not played the sport competitively, according to court records released Tuesday. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s soccer coach Jorge Salcedo – who has helped bring in seven No. 1 recruiting classes during his 15 seasons with the Bruins – was among many involved in a bribery scheme admitting prospective student-athletes, according to federal court records released Tuesday. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)
Football, Men's Volleyball, Sports, Women's Basketball
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March 6, 12:36 am
The Rundown: March 6
FootballSam Connon, assistant Sports editor Two Bruins got one step closer to the NFL last weekend. Tight end Caleb Wilson and offensive tackle Andre James competed in the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Read more...
Photo: (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)
Beach Volleyball, Sports
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February 21, 4:30 pm
Bruin beach volleyball sets sail with 5-0 sweep of Cal Poly
The celebration of last year’s national title is over. “The takeaway from last year was a sense of confidence – that we can do this,” said coach Stein Metzger. Read more...
Photo: Senior Izzy Carey hit a high line kill on court five to clinch the dual victory for UCLA beach volleyball. The Bruins swept Cal Poly in its season opener Thursday morning. (Anirudh Keni/Daily Bruin)
Features, Sports, Women's Basketball
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February 7, 1:54 am
Michaela Onyenwere nails a balance of focus and fun on and off the court
Michaela Onyenwere almost always has her nails done. “I love getting my nails done because I don’t like looking bare,” said the sophomore forward. “I just feel like when they’re plain, they’re boring.” Whether it’s manicures or pedicures, Onyenwere – who is averaging a team-high 17.1 points for UCLA women’s basketball this season – goes to the nail salon regularly. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore forward Michaela Onyenwere – the Bruins’ leading scorer – brings an exuberant, bubbly personality to UCLA women’s basketball both on and off the court. (Niveda Tennety/Daily Bruin)
Men's Volleyball, Sports, Women's Water Polo
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January 29, 12:06 am
Around The League: Jan. 29
Women’s water poloJoy Hong, assistant Sports editor The “Big Four” teams are the only ones to remain undefeated. After just the first two weeks of the season, No. Read more...
Photo: (Daily Bruin file photo)
Sports, Women's Basketball
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January 27, 7:30 pm
Women’s basketball fights back in triple overtime to secure win over Wildcats
For the second time this season, Michaela Onyenwere’s putback kept the Bruins alive. “There were a lot of tips, it wasn’t just me,” said the sophomore forward. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore forward Michaela Onyenwere led UCLA women's basketball with 28 points in its triple-overtime victory over Arizona on Sunday. Onyenwere scored 13 of her points in the three extra periods. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)