Tuesday, March 31

The ‘Bruin Bombers’ lay the foundation for UCLA’s hitting success

One superstar helps a team win games. Two make victories feel inevitable. As No. 8 UCLA Softball (28-3, Big Ten 9-0) rides a 22-game winning streak, much of the team’s success can be attributed to the dominant performance of the “Bruin Bombers.” Seniors utility Megan Grant and infielder Jordan Woolery have been on an offensive tear this season, combining for 42 home runs and a .542 batting average. Read more...

Photo: Senior utility Megan Grant (left) and senior infielder Jordan Woolery (right) prepare to swing as they stand in the batter’s box. The senior duo has helped lead the Bruins to a .410 team batting average this season, which ranks second in the nation. (Karla Cardenas-Felip/Daily Bruin staff)


Film breakdown: UCLA football brings in recruits to strengthen tight ends room

This post was updated March 29 at 10:19 p.m. Few positions are more under appreciated than tight end. Effective tight ends can elevate an offense. UCLA football head coach Bob Chesney brought in four tight ends to compete for playing time and develop under position coach Drew Canan ahead of the 2026 offseason. Read more...

Photo: Former Boston College and current UCLA tight end Stevie Amar Jr. runs out onto the field. (Courtesy of Boston College Football)




UCLA softball sweeps Rutgers for 3rd consecutive Big Ten sweep

Starting games strongly is key in any series matchup. And No. 8 UCLA softball (28-3, 9-0 Big Ten) did just that in its series victory against Rutgers (17-15, 3-6). Read more...

Photo: Senior utility Megan Grant steps into the batter’s box and smiles. Grant has hit a home run in six of her last eight outings and boasts a team-leading .557 batting average. The San Bruno, California, local played with the UCLA women’s basketball team throughout its 2025-26 campaign. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)



Men’s tennis extends win streak to 6 with victories over Wisconsin, Nebraska

Gianluca Ballotta gripped his ankle and writhed in pain on the heat-charged asphalt. The wounded senior was unable to place any weight on his leg. But Ballotta returned to the court just a few minutes later, using his racket as both a cane and a sword. Read more...

Photo: Senior Gianluca Ballotta moves across the court with the help of a UCLA men’s tennis staff member. Ballotta injured his leg during doubles play but stayed on the court to finish – and win – the match. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)