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)
Some may melt amid hot and dry conditions under the unrelenting Arizona sun. But as the Bruins look to push toward a strong finish to their 2025-2026 season, staying hot is a priority. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Tyler Loree putts the ball. (Jesus Ramirez/UCLA Athletics)
It’s safe to say that Roch Cholowsky is officially out of his home run slump. The All-American junior shortstop did not leave the yard for three weeks before notching his 11th long ball of the season Sunday against the Trojans. Read more...
Photo: Junior shortstop Roch Cholowsky runs the bases. (Kai Dizon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
