Last year, it took UCLA softball 18 games before it finally fell from the ranks of the unbeaten. This year, even though all but two starters returned from that squad, the wait before the team’s first loss wouldn’t endure past the second day of the season. Read more...

Photo: Senior pitcher Ally Carda ended the SoCal Collegiate Classic with a 3-1 record and a 1.29 earned run average in 16.1 innings pitched. But the rest of the Bruins’ pitching staff struggled to match Carda’s consistency, accruing a 3.09 ERA and allowing allowing 32 hits in 22.2 innings of work. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)

For a team that has found success throughout its history, the UCLA softball program can now add a new accomplishment to its resume. On Sunday, the Bruins showed off their newly-built Wall of Champions, as alumni and family filled the Easton Stadium during an exclusive unveiling ceremony. Read more...

Photo: UCLA softball unveiled the new Wall of Champions at the Easton Stadium on Sunday, which features interactive media and panels detailing the entire history of the program, including the 12 National Championship plaques. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin)

Failure can be taken one of two ways: merely an inability to succeed, or an opportunity to make amends. The UCLA softball team prefers the latter. Read more...

Photo: (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)