It is said that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, but applying this metaphor to a No. 3 UCLA softball team in the NCAA Super Regionals may prove difficult. Read more...

Photo: Junior utility player Stephany LaRosa echoed that there is a sentiment of trust among the players that allows the team to capitalize when it counts. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)

This past weekend, third-seeded UCLA softball demonstrated how defense certainly does win championships. Not a single run was scored against the Bruins in the NCAA softball regionals. Read more...

Photo: UCLA softball’s NCAA regional success can be credited largely to its defense. UCLA played three shutout games this weekend. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)

UCLA’s road to Oklahoma City, and the Women’s College World Series, begins in Easton Stadium on Friday night. Although Oklahoma City is the Bruins’ ultimate destination, the team is well aware of the downfalls that can come from looking too far ahead. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore outfielder Allexis Bennett (left) and the Bruins are focusing on not looking too far ahead. Hoping not to let their seniors be the only graduating class to never reach the College World Series, the team wants to take care of business in the regional round before worrying about the World Series. (Agnijita Kumar/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Junior softball pitcher Ally Carda was announced as the Pac-12 Player of the Year on Wednesday, adding yet another accolade to what has been a career year for Carda thus far. Read more...

Photo: Junior pitcher Ally Carda was named Pac-12 Player of the Year for her play in the circle as well as in the batter’s box. (Agnijita Kumar/Daily Bruin senior staff)