Once again, No. 5-seeded UCLA softball is among the last eight teams standing. UCLA has reached the first weekend of the Women’s College World Series for the past two years, but each time, it hasn’t advanced to the finals. Read more...

Photo: Senior shortstop Delaney Spaulding will make her third straight trip to the Women’s College World Series on the weekend. Last year, the Bruins lost their first two games and went home. In 2015, they lost two of their first three to end the season. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin)

UCLA and Mississippi softball expected a pitching duel between their starting pitchers Thursday. It wasn’t until the second game of the series – when neither team relied on its ace – that the close matchup played out. Read more...

Photo: Junior pitcher Selina Ta’amilo tossed three shutout innings in UCLA’s regional-clinching win over Ole Miss on Friday. In 26 appearances this year, she owns a 14-0 record with a 2.79 ERA. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin)

Opponents were blown out at the UCLA-hosted NCAA regional. No. 5 UCLA softball (45-13) launched 10 home runs beyond Easton Stadium’s walls, activating the mercy rule twice in three games. Read more...

Photo: No. 5 UCLA softball had five different players launch a total of 10 home runs this weekend during the NCAA regional. The Bruins outscored all three of their opponents 27-3. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)