Just one win away from the next stage of the postseason. But before the NCAA tournament picture comes into focus, the Bruins must first navigate a conference bracket that has defined the sport for decades. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s water polo stands and claps during the pregame announcements. (Ruby Galbraith/Daily Bruin staff)
March Madness may be over. But the craziness of the transfer portal is just getting started. And the Bruins just got in the mix. One day after senior guard Skyy Clark entered the transfer portal, UCLA men’s basketball made its first two additions, adding Auburn forward Filip Jovic and Mississippi State forward Sergej Macura, on Thursday. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s basketball players huddle together on the court at Pauley Pavilion. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Consistency is built game by game. And the Bruins are looking to find consistency once more. No. 8 UCLA softball (34-5, 13-2 Big Ten) will face Illinois (11-28, 2-9) at Eichelberger Field in a Friday-through-Sunday series. Read more...
Photo: UCLA softball laughs while lining up for the national anthem. UCLA softball has won 28 of its last 30 games after starting the season 6-3. (William Gauvin/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated April 10 at 6:48 p.m. Every story comes to an end. Even nearly-perfect ones. Following an undefeated postseason, the national champions UCLA women’s basketball (37-1, 18-0 Big Ten) gathered in Pauley Pavilion as thousands of students and fans celebrated the program’s first NCAA championship. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s basketball players hoists its NCAA championship trophy during a celebration at Pauley Pavilion on Wednesday night. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated April 9 at 11:06 p.m. Sunday was the last collegiate game for the Bruins’ graduating class. Now, less than five days later, the rebuilding begins. Read more...
Photo: Coach Cori Close walks on the sideline during a UCLA women’s basketball game. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
A house is only as strong as its foundation. Brick by brick, tile by tile, all components must fit perfectly in place. Similarly, the Bruins rely on their players to execute a pristine strategy. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Adelina Okazaki smiles while standing on the sand. Okazaki played in just four matches her freshman year, but she has played in 12 matches thus far this season. The San Diego local boasts a 10-2 record in 2026. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated April 9 at 11:30 p.m. Responding to adversity is a key characteristic of any great team. But responding to success may be even more important. Read more...
Photo: Junior first baseman Mulivai Levu runs around the bases holding his hands in the shape of a heart. (Kai Dizon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
