Maikis joined the Bruin as a freshman in 2018 and contributed until 2019. He was an assistant Sports editor in 2019 and contributed for the football, men's basketball, men's tennis, women's tennis and men's water polo beats.

Men's Water Polo

Nov. 27, 2019 6:40 p.m.

Men’s water polo won’t see postseason play for first time in 6 years

The Bruins failed to advance to the postseason for the first time since 2013.
No. 3 UCLA men’s water polo (17-5, 1-2 MPSF) lost four of its final five games of the season, two to No.

By Jason Maikis

Football

Nov. 26, 2019 6:39 p.m.

UCLA football’s defensive inconsistencies remain evident following USC loss

The Bruins let up seven touchdowns for the second straight weekend in their crosstown clash with the Trojans on Saturday.
UCLA football (4-7, 4-4 Pac-12) allowed 52 points and 643 yards to USC (8-4, 7-2) in a loss that took the Bruins out of bowl contention Saturday.

By Jason Maikis

Football

Nov. 16, 2019 2:46 p.m.

Gameday predictions: UCLA vs. Utah

Sam ConnonSports editorPrediction: Utah 34, UCLA 24
The Bruins have a chance to further cement their postseason chances and national relevance against the Utes this week.

By Sam Connon, Ryan Smith, Jason Maikis, and EJ Panaligan

Graphics

Nov. 13, 2019 2:05 a.m.

Graphic: Short on seniors, UCLA men’s water polo relies on underclassmen to score

By Jason Maikis

Sports

Nov. 6, 2019 1:04 a.m.

Women’s tennis to send 6 players to ITA fall championship

The Bruins are staying local for the final national tournament of fall.
Six UCLA women’s tennis players will travel roughly 50 miles south to Newport Beach, California, to play in the Oracle ITA Fall National Championships starting Wednesday.

By Jason Maikis

Men's Water Polo

Nov. 6, 2019 12:55 a.m.

Men’s water polo aims to maintain energy going into final conference games

The Bruins are looking for a way to find consistent energy, according to their coach.
Despite eventually coming back to defeat No. 8 California (11-8, 0-1 MPSF) 10-9 on Saturday, No.

By Jason Maikis

Men's Basketball

Nov. 6, 2019 12:42 a.m.

Meet Your Maikis: Performance of point guard critical to men’s basketball’s success this season

The Bruins’ success is going to revolve a lot around one position this season.
When Jaylen Hands was drafted at the end of the 2018-2019 season, UCLA men’s basketball lost 31.2 minutes a game at the point guard position to the Brooklyn Nets.

By Jason Maikis

Sports

Nov. 5, 2019 12:24 a.m.

Women’s tennis makes winning pair with newcomers Goulak and Vagramov

Two new Bruins are bonding in their first days in Westwood.
UCLA women’s tennis started the fall season with three freshmen and a junior transfer, all of whom have begun their career in blue and gold with fall tournaments.

By Jason Maikis

Sports

Nov. 4, 2019 1:11 p.m.

Women’s tennis’ Annette Goulak takes home doubles, singles titles

One Bruin took home two titles this weekend.
Junior Annette Goulak of UCLA women’s tennis won the singles championship at the Jack Kramer Club Collegiate Tournament on Sunday.