My time at the Daily Bruin has been nothing short of wonderful.
I vividly remember the excitement that came with receiving my acceptance – a joy that only doubled when I was placed on the gymnastics beat and got the chance to immerse myself in a world I had spent so long admiring from afar.

After UCLA gymnastics (33-4) ended its 2026 campaign in April with a national semifinal upset by Minnesota, the collegiate gymnastics world quickly turned its attention toward what 2027 could look like and how the Bruins will adjust to life without soon-to-graduate Jordan Chiles.

When UCLA gymnastics’ season ended with a third-place finish at the national semifinal, it marked more than just the close of the Bruins’ 2026 campaign – it also brought an end to senior Jordan Chiles’ collegiate career.

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.

No. 4 seed UCLA gymnastics’ (33-4) season ended Thursday after the squad took third place at the national semifinal with a 197.275 mark, failing to advance to the national championship at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Thursday’s result was not what the Bruin faithful – or really anyone – expected.
UCLA gymnastics entered its final rotation needing just a fraction above its season low on vault to secure a spot in the national championship.

This post was updated April 16 at 11:49 p.m.
FORT WORTH – The Bruins were in second place.
The chance to secure a second consecutive national championship came down to the final rotation.

Teams pursue dominance.
But when a squad peaks too early, staying ahead can quickly become a battle to not fall behind.
No. 13 UCLA women’s golf took third place at the Huntington Bank Collegiate tournament at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas.

No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo (18-2, 4-1 MPSF) is gearing up for its final regular-season conference matchup of 2026 when it faces No. 1 USC (20-2, 5-0) on Saturday at Uytengsu Aquatics Center.

Riley Jenkins stood at the start of the vault runway.
The sophomore took a deep breath and broke into a sprint.
In just five seconds, she hit the table, launched into the air and snapped into position for the landing.