Saturday’s meet did not play out how coach Janelle McDonald anticipated.
Falls from seasoned veterans, a new judging system and competing on podium may have added to No.

OCEANSIDE, Calif. – Pac-12 rivalries are still tough – despite major conference realignment.
For the Bruins, their season opener translated into a Pac-12 conference reunion featuring three of the nation’s top-ranked NCAA teams.

UCLA kicked off the new year with a victory against its first Big Ten top-25 opponent.
New Year’s Day celebrations in Pauley Pavilion kicked off as No.

UCLA gymnastics put at least eight routines on every event at its annual Meet the Bruins intrasquad at Pauley Pavilion – showcasing its newfound depth following the revamping of coach Janelle McDonald’s roster.

This post was updated Dec. 15 at 1:02 p.m.
Cori Close has reached a summit for UCLA head coaches.
A 102-51 victory for No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball (10-0, 1-0 Big Ten) against Long Beach State (5-4, 2-0 Big West) at Walter Pyramid on Saturday marked Close’s 297th win as the Bruins’ head coach.

Two weeks ahead of UCLA gymnastics’ annual Meet the Bruins intrasquad, coach Janelle McDonald sat down with the Daily Bruin gymnastics beat to reflect on the end of the squad’s 2024 season and how her team is looking as she heads into her third year at the helm of the program.

This post was updated Dec. 2 at 12:28 a.m.
The nation’s top-ranked team will enter its inaugural Big Ten season opener undefeated.
After landing at the top of the NCAA rankings for the first time in program history, No.

An unfamiliar opponent stands between UCLA and a spot in the Round of 16.
In an elimination game, No. 2 seed UCLA women’s soccer (17-3-3, 8-1-2 Big Ten) will play No.

Los Angeles is getting front-row seats to women’s college basketball’s best.
Two top-five teams call the city home amid the sport’s rapid rise in popularity.
“It’s really great that the other school across town is really good too, so it creates more competitive spirit, especially with the fans,” said junior guard Gabriela Jaquez.

A myriad of firsts consume the Bruins ahead of their season opener.
For the first time in program history, No. 5 UCLA women’s basketball will open its season outside the United States – taking on No.