Sports
April 13, 2026 10:10 p.m.Women’s water polo bounces back from Stanford loss with 10-9 win over California
BERKELEY – Execution in the moment is critical.
Following a triple-overtime loss against the Cardinal on Saturday, the Bruins’ final game of the weekend Sunday posed the biggest test of them all.
By Gabriela Garcia
Sports
April 11, 2026 6:56 p.m.UCLA women’s water polo falls to Stanford for third time this season
This post was updated April 12 at 11:15 p.m.
BERKELEY – After two overtime periods, the next goal would decide the match.
And the Bruins were on the wrong end of the call.
Stanford center Ella Woodhead earned a penalty with just 38 seconds left in golden goal overtime.
By Gabriela Garcia
Sports
April 10, 2026 4:37 p.m.UCLA women’s water polo outshines lightning to beat Indiana, advance to semifinal
BERKELEY – Rain and shine usually do not go hand-in-hand.
But fortunately for the Bruins they did Friday, and thunderstorms did not stop the team from outshining their opponent.
By Gabriela Garcia
Sports
April 8, 2026 10:59 p.m.UCLA women’s water polo 2026 MPSF predictions
No. 3 seed UCLA women’s water polo (18-3, 4-2 MPSF) will begin its postseason campaign against No. 6 seed Indiana (15-9, 1-5) in the MPSF tournament commencing at the Spieker Aquatics Complex in Berkeley on Friday.
By Gabriela Garcia, Felicia Keller, and Kate Bergfeld
Baseball
March 12, 2026 10:35 p.m.Five Things: With a well-bonded team and bolstered staff, UCLA works toward a MCWS appearance
Ahead of No. 1 UCLA baseball’s (14-2, 3-0 Big Ten) weekend series with Michigan (9-6) at Jackie Robinson Stadium, assistant Sports editor Gabriela Garcia shares five thoughts on the Bruins’ first 16 games of the 2026 campaign, as the squad rides an eight-game win streak and its best start since 2010.
By Gabriela Garcia
Sports
Jan. 26, 2026 6:28 p.m.Women’s water polo opens season with two consecutive wins against top-10 opponents
This post was updated Jan. 27 at 10:31 p.m.
Once a flower blooms, the key to keeping it alive is nourishment.
And with two seasons removed from an undefeated campaign and a national title, the Bruins began 2026 watering their newly planted roots.
By Gabriela Garcia
Sports
Jan. 21, 2026 6:27 p.m.UCLA women’s volleyball coach Alfee Reft leaves program
This post was updated Jan. 23 at 1:33 p.m.
Coach Alfee Reft departed UCLA women’s volleyball to pursue professional opportunities, UCLA athletics announced Wednesday.
“After heavy deliberation, I have decided to focus on myself and my family with opportunities outside of collegiate coaching,” Reft said in a written statement.
By Gabriela Garcia
Sports
Dec. 29, 2025 2:53 p.m.Women’s water polo coach Adam Wright to step away from day-to-day duties
This post was updated Jan. 8 at 11:10 p.m.
UCLA women’s water polo coach Adam Wright has stepped away from day-to-day operations of the program for the 2026 season, the university announced Monday.
“I have been dealing with a lot of back and nerve pain for the last six-plus months,” Wright said in a written statement provided by the university.
By Gabriela Garcia
Sports
Dec. 8, 2025 7:33 p.m.Garcia’s Glimpses: Women’s volleyball shows potential to dominate despite inconsistent 2025 campaign
The Reft era has been characterized by ups and downs.
Coach Alfee Reft had mustered a 32-27 overall record with no postseason appearances before the start of the 2025 season.
By Gabriela Garcia
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