I have no recollection of why I decided to join the Daily Bruin. But for whatever reason, my sophomore self decided to stick to applying, and I thank her for it.

This post was updated May 11 at 10:09 p.m.
The Trojans were hoping for a trip to Waco, Texas.
But under the roars of Bruin fans Friday, all they got was a one-way ticket back to the other side of town.

BERKELEY – Alexander Hoogmartens seemed far from frazzled when he dropped his second set Saturday.
After securing the first set against California’s Timofey Stepanov 7-6 (7), the Bruin veteran succumbed to an early deficit in the second stanza, after which he opted to take his foot off the gas – accepting the 6-1 steamroll – and conserve energy for the final set.

This post was updated May 2 at 12:10 a.m.
After winning its first-ever Big Ten tournament title Sunday, UCLA men’s tennis (16-8, 11-2 Big Ten) heads to Berkeley for the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament.

It may not be Ojai, California – the longtime site of the Pac-12 tournament – but No. 2 seed UCLA men’s tennis (13-8, 11-2 Big Ten) will travel to Columbus, Ohio, for its inaugural Big Ten tournament.

Men’s tennisLamar Tuker, Daily Bruin staff
After losing Tuesday’s bout to the Trojans 4-3 – and subsequently getting swept by their crosstown rival in the season series – the Bruins will have a chance to get back in the win column when they head East.

BaseballJack Clarke, Daily Bruin contributor
Despite winning five in a row, nine of their last 10 and finding themselves perched atop the Big Ten standings, the Bruins remain unranked by D1Baseball, Baseball America and the USA Today Sports baseball coaches poll.

The Bruins had secured the match with three singles matches left to play. But, Hoosier coach Jeremy Wurtzman wanted to see the affair through.
So the Bruins obliged – and brought out the brooms.

It takes heart to win, but heart alone doesn’t guarantee a win.
“I don’t think anybody in the stadium could feel like the Bruins didn’t fight their hearts out,” said coach Billy Martin.

Women’s tennis
Lori Garavartanian, Daily Bruin contributor
The Bruins rallied behind Kimmi Hance on Tuesday as the senior secured the team’s season-opening sweep.
And heading into the weekend, the team united around a new goal – a trip to the ITA National Team Indoor Championships.