(Sophia Kim/Daily Bruin)
Playing Division I sports is a commitment.
Donning national colors is an honor.
Giving back to the community is a calling.
From competing for UCLA women’s soccer to representing Team Mexico, junior forward America Frias and sophomore midfielder Val Vargas have made names for themselves on the field.
This post was updated Nov. 25 at 12:02 a.m.
The NCAA’s essence is unpredictability – no guarantees, no set system – and for the Bruins, it spelled a fleeting win slipping through their grasp like sand through fingers.
Jayden Perry had the season on her shoulders.
The senior defender 12 yards away from the goal, locked in on the target as she prepared to strike the decisive shot that would seal the Bruins’ postseason fate.
The NCAA tournament offers one of the most electrifying stages for collegiate athletes, some of whom get to play at home.
This year’s Bruins will get both luxuries simultaneously.
A team’s hunger is no exaggeration.
And when a conference title is on the line, it’s time to flip the switch.
“We’re really, really hungry to get a trophy,” said freshman defender Nicki Fraser.
A season-long struggle was dismantled Thursday afternoon.
Thanks to two goals in the first half, No. 2 seed UCLA women’s soccer (15-3-3, 8-1-2 Big Ten) advanced to the Big Ten Championships final after a 2-0 victory over No.
For UCLA, the cliché “pressure is privilege” can’t be more accurate.
After a 1-0 victory over No. 10 seed Penn State, No. 2 seed UCLA women’s soccer (14-3-3, 8-1-2 Big Ten) will head to St.
This post was updated Nov. 5 at 11:29 p.m.
In their inaugural season in the Big Ten, the Bruins encountered a plethora of firsts.
And now, they can add their first victory in the Big Ten tournament to that list.
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