Thursday, March 13, 1997 SOFTBALL: UCLA faces top-ranked rival Wildcats for first time this seasonBy Melissa Anderson Daily Bruin Staff Spring break isn’t shaping up to be much of a vacation for the UCLA softball team, which hosts four key conference match-ups in the upcoming weeks. Read more...

Thursday, March 13, 1997 SWIMMING: After Pac-10 disappointment, Bruins look to IndianapolisBy Arin Aboulian Daily Bruin Contributor Eight UCLA swimmers will be competing in the NCAA championships next week. Read more...

Thursday, March 13, 1997 NO. 1 SEED * North CarolinaThe Tar Heels ended the season with a 12-game winning streak, culminating in the ACC tournament championship. Read more...

Thursday, March 13, 1997 NO. 1 SEED * Minnesota (27-3)Led by the three-guard tandem of Bobby Jackson, Sam Jacobsen, and Eric Harris, the Golden Gophers rolled to the Big Ten title. Read more...

Thursday, March 13, 1997 NO. 1 SEED * Kansas (32-1)Looking at size, depth, experience, and nearly any other category, the Jayhawks are easily tops in the nation. Read more...

Thursday, March 13, 1997 BASEBALL: Team effort overcomes umpiring, tight strike zoneBy Kristina Wilcox Daily Bruin Senior Staff Usually one opponent is enough to keep any team busy. Read more...

Thursday, March 13, 1997 NO. 1 SEED * Kentucky (30-4)The defending champions lost guard Derek Anderson to injury a few weeks ago, but have not lost any steam due to the play of Ray Mercer (18.5 ppg). Read more...