The sound of a singular tennis ball striking the court recalls the interlude of “Get’cha Head in the Game” from “High School Musical.”
In the song, Troy Bolton sings, “A second chance, gotta grab it and go.

No. 8 seed UCLA women’s tennis (18-5, 9-1 Pac-12) will host the first three rounds of the NCAA championships for the first time in three years.

This post was updated April 26 at 7:36 p.m.
OJAI, Calif. — Déjà vu teetered on the edge during Thursday’s bout.
The Bruins surrendered to a sweep in last year’s Pac-12 quarterfinal in Ojai.

This post was updated April 25 at 11:33 p.m.
Men’s golf
Connor Dullinger, Daily Bruin contributor
With the Pac-12 championship on the horizon, the Bruins will begin their quest for their sixth title in program history this weekend.

The Bruins are fewer than 100 days away from transitioning from the Pac-12 conference to the Big Ten.
But before they can look to the future, one final Pac-12 championship will mark their last event as part of the conference.

Tennis hinges on quick movements and rapid reflexes.
And for coach Billy Martin, this week’s Pac-12 championship is the ultimate physical test.
“It’s going to be a real physical contest – it’ll be the first time we’ll potentially play three matches in a row,” Martin said.

This post was updated April 23 at 9:01 p.m.
Rowing can be viewed as a harmonious composition.
Musical notes combine to create a sweet-sounding pitch. Similarly, individual members of a crew must unite to keep the ship moving.

This post was updated April 23 at 9:13 p.m.
UCLA women’s tennis (17-4, 9-1 Pac-12) earned the No. 1 seed of the 2024 Pac-12 championships after winning the regular-season title Friday afternoon.

This post was updated April 23 at 9:03 p.m.
Billy Martin’s squad was fueled by the pursuit of vengeance.
“You talk about revenge as a powerful motivator,” the coach said.

Tennis is not just a sport that requires physical endurance – it also challenges the ability to adapt to diverse environments.
This weekend, that means playing further above sea level than usual.