This post was updated July 6 at 6:17 p.m. Pitching lays the groundwork for success. Although a quality lineup can create leads, an elite pitching staff will give you a chance to win every contest. Read more...
Photo: Former Bruin pitchers Kaitlyn Terry (left) and Addisen Fisher (right) are pictured in the pitcher’s circle. Both announced their decisions to enter the transfer portal in early June. L: (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin senior staff), R: (Andrew Diaz/Photo editor)
Softball is getting a professional league – and UCLA is set to play a massive role in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League’s inaugural season this summer. Read more...
Photo: Coach Kelly Inouye-Perez discusses an officiating decision with the home plate umpire. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
In its first year in the Big Ten, UCLA Athletics had its fair share of glory-filled moments. Whether it was perfect 10s, buzzer beaters or last-minute thrillers, these nine athletes forever cemented themself in Bruin history. Read more...
Photo: (Photos by Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor. Designed by Rachel Kristen Lee Yokota/Assistant Design director)
The year is 1980. UCLA’s softball program, helmed by now-Hall of Famers head coach Sharron Backus and assistant coach Sue Enquist, is just in its sixth year of existence. Read more...
Photo: Associate head coach Lisa Fernandez (left) is pictured. Head coach Kelly Inouye-Perez (right) is pictured. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
Alexis Ramirez was flying high during the Opening Weekend of her sophomore year. She boasted a .455 batting average, hit a home run and recorded three runs along with five hits in just 11 at-bats. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore catcher/utility Alexis Ramirez stands on base; Ramirez loads up for a swing; Ramirez stands behind the plate wearing catcher’s gear. (Left to right: Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor, Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor, Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)
Being a Bruin has been nothing short of a dream come true. Ever since I was four years old, I dreamt of playing at Easton Stadium, competing for a national championship and representing this program with everything in me. Read more...
Photo: Senior utility Taylor Stephens stands in the batter’s box while gearing up for a swing. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)
Around this time last year, I was finishing up my last year of undergraduate studies, overwhelmed with the opportunities presented to me through the transfer portal. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student outfielder Jessica Clements trots to home plate after hitting a home run. Clements played at Cal Poly for three years before transferring to UCLA in 2025. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
