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.

New territory is once again emerging for the Bruins – a conference tournament.
UCLA finished its inaugural regular season in the Big Ten as runner-ups after losing to crosstown rivals USC in the team’s last match.

The wait is almost over.
While the Bruins became official members of the Big Ten at the beginning of August, Saturday’s game will mark the team’s conference debut.

The Bruins will wrap up the summer by hauling their soccer bags en route to a monthlong journey around the country.
No. 3 UCLA women’s soccer (5-0) will embark on a six-game roadtrip starting Sept.

Senior defender Lily Reale blasted a corner kick to the back of the box in the fifth minute of the game.
The Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week hit her target – senior defender Jayden Perry – but Perry’s attempt to head the ball into the goal fell just short.

Santa Clara’s defense was like a brick wall – keeping the Bruins off the scoreboard for nearly the entire first half.
But junior midfielder Sofia Cook breached the Broncos’ defense to score the game-winning goal in the 42nd minute.

This post was updated Oct. 16 at 1:42 p.m.
A new era for UCLA Athletics is here. After 96 years in the “Conference of Champions,” UCLA is now a member of the Big Ten.

A novel era for the Bruins commenced with a shutout victory from the go.
Immediately setting the tone of the game by scoring all three goals in the first half, No.