Members of UCLA men’s tennis clap as redshirt junior Emon van Loben Sels (left) waves. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
For most high school seniors, spring brings prom, graduation and nights out with friends.
But for redshirt junior Emon van Loben Sels and redshirt freshman Cassius Chinlund, there was no second half of senior year.
A heavyweight fight ensued the last time these two teams met, culminating in an endgame blow.
This time, the punch came almost immediately.
And with it, the Bruins’ season came to an end.
This post was updated May 1 at 11:11 a.m.
Sixty-four teams at the baseline.
All are swinging for a national championship.
UCLA men’s tennis (17-7, 10-3 Big Ten) will face Arizona State (17-10, 4-4 Big 12) to open its NCAA tournament campaign Friday in San Diego.
This post was updated April 26 at 9:59 p.m.
OJAI, CALIFORNIA – Momentum is a fragile thing.
For the Bruins, it showed up a day early – then disappeared when it mattered most.
No. 5 seed UCLA men’s tennis (16-6, 10-3 Big Ten) has officially concluded its regular season and will head to the Big Ten tournament in Ojai, California, to open tournament play against No.
This post was updated April 21 at 10:27 p.m.
Clear skies often represent a good omen.
And the Bruins played like it was meant to be, finishing their regular season under an uncharacteristically bright Pacific Northwest sun.
Familiarity breeds contempt.
But for the Bruins, it brings routine and comfort at a time when they may need it most.
No. 21 UCLA men’s tennis (14-6, 8-3 Big Ten) will face Oregon (14-8, 5-6) on Friday at the Student Tennis Center in Eugene before taking on Washington (8-15, 2-9) on Sunday at the Lloyd Nordstrom Tennis Center in Seattle.
No. 21 UCLA men’s tennis (14-6, 8-3 Big Ten) will travel to Eugene to face No. 51 Oregon (14-8, 5-6) on Friday. The Bruins have just two matches remaining before the Big Ten Tournament, making this one of their final attempts to secure their seed.
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