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UCLA softball triumphs in first contest against Oklahoma in world series semifinal

OKLAHOMA CITY — Facing a pitching staff that has allowed its opponents to go yard 11 times prior to Monday, home runs were easy to come by for the Bruins. Read more...

Photo: Members of No. 5 seed UCLA softball celebrate following a home run by redshirt sophomore center fielder Maya Brady against No. 1 seed Oklahoma on Monday. Brady knocked a pair of home runs for the first time this season to keep the Bruins’ season alive. (Marc-Anthony Rosas/Daily Bruin)


UCLA softball beats Florida, advances to semifinal in Women’s College World Series

This post was updated June 5 at 4:13 p.m. OKLAHOMA CITY — A run-rule victory moved the Bruins one step closer to their 20th appearance in the NCAA championship series. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior pitcher Holly Azevedo throws a pitch against No. 14 seed Florida on Sunday. Azevedo threw a complete game, two-hit shutout to guide No. 5 seed UCLA softball to its 14th Women’s College World Series semifinal. (Marc-Anthony Rosas/Daily Bruin)


UCLA baseball advances to NCAA Auburn Regional finals with win over Florida State

Carson Yates stepped up to the plate in the top of the ninth with the game tied. When he saw the 2-2 breaking ball hang over the plate, the sophomore center fielder launched it over the 30-foot wall in left field to give the Bruins the lead. Behind Yates’ go-ahead home run, No. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Carson Yates celebrates after a win on May 15. The center fielder hit a ninth-inning go-ahead home run for No. 2 seed UCLA to propel it to the NCAA Auburn Regional finals. (Joseph Jimenez/Daily Bruin)


Superlatives: Daily Bruin Sports honors achievements of UCLA’s 2021-2022 athletes

Female Athlete of the Year: Briana Perez Gavin Carlson, Daily Bruin staff Heading into her fifth and final season in Westwood, Briana Perez already had a flawless career resume. Read more...

Photo: (Lauren Ho/Daily Bruin senior staff. Left photo by Patrick Shao/Daily Bruin. Center photos courtesy of Francis Moon and Daily Bruin file photo. Center photo illustration by Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin senior staff. Right photo by David Rimer/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Daily Bruin Sports highlights UCLA’s top moments from 2021-2022

This post was updated June 5 at 11:00 p.m. With fans back in the stands, UCLA Athletics had a year full of big moments. From a historic win for UCLA football to a record-setting performance in the circle, Daily Bruin Sports takes a look at the very best moments of the 2021-2022 year in UCLA sports. Read more...

Photo: (Lauren Ho/Daily Bruin senior staff. Photo by Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin senior staff)