Redshirt sophomore Kaley Mathews spikes the ball at the net. Mathews helped spearhead a three-set victory Thursday on court two against USC. (Pranav Akella/Daily Bruin)
Hard work pays off.
And in enemy territory – the Bruins made sure it did.
No. 1 UCLA beach volleyball (27-4) captured its fourth victory against No.
Opportunity.
It is what brought coach Bob Chesney from James Madison – a program he took to its first-ever College Football Playoff – to UCLA.
The chance to turn around a Power Four, Big Ten program at a school teeming with academic and athletic excellence.
UCLA men’s basketball may have seen its season end on March 22, but the 2026-27 season has already begun, as coach Mick Cronin turns to the transfer portal to retool his squad after the graduation of eight players from this season’s team.
The nation’s best pitching staff continues to stifle Big Ten hitters.
Its weekend rotation has been excellent, but the bullpen stands out.
No. 1 UCLA baseball (34-3, 19-0 Big Ten) beat Minnesota (22-15, 5-11 Big Ten) 4-2 in Friday’s series opener, marking the 17th time this season the Bruins have held an opponent to two runs or fewer.
The transfer portal tide continues.
Former Butler guard Azavier “Stink” Robinson transferred to UCLA men’s basketball, he announced on Instagram Saturday morning.
Robinson becomes the fourth transfer and second guard to join the Bruins following the additions of Auburn forward Filip Jovic, Mississippi State forward Sergej Macura and Texas Tech guard Jaylen Petty.
This post was updated April 18 at 6:46 p.m.
History fuels both rivalries and legacies.
And history will encase Easton Stadium on Saturday, as No. 8 UCLA (39-5, 16-2 Big Ten) faces fellow UC and longtime Pac-12 rival California (13-31, 3-15 ACC) in a doubleheader series that will celebrate Jackie Robinson’s legacy and Black excellence.
Thursday’s result was not what the Bruin faithful – or really anyone – expected.
UCLA gymnastics entered its final rotation needing just a fraction above its season low on vault to secure a spot in the national championship.
Tied at six points to open the game, Andrew Rowan was forced into a first touch to begin the Bruins’ rally.
After the senior setter’s pass flew to Zach Rama, the senior outside hitter looked as if he was about to rise for the swing.
Many people often just try to make it to the weekend.
But for the Bruins, midweek matchups are the highlight.
No. 8 UCLA softball (39-5, Big Ten 16-2) bested Cal Baptist (34-14, WAC 10-2) 13-6 at Easton Stadium on Tuesday and trounced Long Beach State (24-17, Big West 12-6) 27-9 at the LBSU Softball Complex on Wednesday.
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