In its first year in the Big Ten, UCLA Athletics had its fair share of glory-filled moments. Whether it was perfect 10s, buzzer beaters or last-minute thrillers, these nine athletes forever cemented themself in Bruin history.

Spencer Johnson looked down at the ball in his hand.
A trip to the NCAA quarterfinals was on the line, and it was his serve.
Serving comes easily for the sophomore, though.

This post was updated May 18 at 11:17 p.m.
Under the Friday night lights in Texas, the Bruins’ national championship dreams were put to bed.
UCLA men’s tennis (19-9, 11-2 Big Ten) fell 4-1 to No.

Redemption has fueled the Bruins’ 2025 postseason run.
From its Big Ten tournament title victory against Ohio State to settling the score with California in the NCAA tournament’s second round and USC in the NCAA super regional, UCLA has gotten revenge on opponents it lost to during the regular season.

This post was updated May 8 at 9:48 p.m.
Men’s tennis
Badri Viswanathan, Daily Bruin contributor

The Trojans dealt the Bruins their fifth loss in six matches, 4-3 Feb.

This post was updated April 22 at 3:49 p.m.
Despite turbulent weather and chaotic travel, the Bruins went 2-for-2 this weekend to close out the regular season.

Unfamiliar stadiums have become the new familiar for the Bruins in their inaugural Big Ten season.
This weekend’s Midwest trip was the latest test.
But the Bruins barely flinched, packing up a clean sweep before jetting home to Westwood.

Women’s tennisShiv Patel, Daily Bruin senior staff
The Bruins haven’t left the West Coast since early February.
But No. 24 UCLA women’s tennis (7-6, 2-2 Big Ten) will trade the Los Angeles Tennis Center’s open Southern California environment for the indoor Ty Tucker Tennis Stadium on Friday as it faces No.

Traveling halfway across the country and playing on indoor courts didn’t slow down the Bruins this weekend.
UCLA men’s tennis (6-6, 4-0 Big Ten) responded to the four-match skid that ended nonconference play with a four-match winning streak to open its Big Ten slate, defeating No.

This post was updated March 11 at 5:58 p.m.
After spending last weekend on the beach, the Bruins spent this one cruising to victory.
In its second consecutive sweep to open Big Ten play, UCLA men’s tennis (4-6, 2-0 Big Ten) trounced Purdue (8-3, 0-1) by a score of 7-0 on Sunday at the Los Angeles Tennis Center.