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May 16, 2026 5:20 p.m.
Freshman infielder Bri Alejandre celebrates with her team as she crosses the plate. Alejandre hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the second to help lead the Bruins to a six-run inning. The Alhambra, California, local earned All-Big Ten First Team and All-Big Ten Freshman Team selections in her first Westwood campaign. (William Gauvin/Daily Bruin)
Less than 24 hours later and it was as if a whole different team was on the field.
And the Westwood squad was ready to go the distance this time.
By Kate Bergfeld
Softball
May 15, 2026 11:56 p.m.This post was updated May 16 at 12:09 a.m.
Entering the fifth inning, the Bruins were just two runs away from a run-rule victory.
But a 10-run top of the fifth from the Lancers suddenly put the Bruins down four and on the verge of having to win four straight to escape the regional.
By Felicia Keller
Sports
May 15, 2026 11:03 a.m.UCLA track and field prepares for Outdoor Big Ten Finals following rivalry meet
Many argue that history repeats itself.
And that trend may not favor the Bruins this weekend.
UCLA track and field will travel to Lincoln to compete in the 2026 Outdoor Big Ten Championships on Friday through Sunday as the squad nears the end of its season.
By Sofia Celis
Football
May 14, 2026 10:27 p.m.Dully’s Drop: Predicting UCLA football’s offensive starting 11 for the 2026 campaign
UCLA football will not play its first game of the 2026 campaign until Sept. 5 against California. But that does not mean there are not positional battles across the gridiron.
By Connor Dullinger
Baseball
May 13, 2026 10:14 p.m.Bruins look to close historic regular season with 3-game series against Washington
One of the Bruins’ most historic regular seasons is coming to an end.
Their final stop – Seattle, Washington.
And after an already program-defining season, this conference series marks their final opportunity to raise the bar before the postseason.
By Bianca Peralta
Men's Volleyball
May 12, 2026 11:10 p.m.Five Things: UCLA men’s volleyball finishes dominant season short of NCAA championship
The 2026 NCAA men’s volleyball campaign has officially concluded after Hawai‘i beat UC Irvine in four sets in the national championship match hosted at Pauley Pavilion on Monday.
By Steven Chaparyan
Men's Basketball
May 12, 2026 11:08 p.m.Dully’s Drop: Reflecting on, grading UCLA men’s basketball’s 2025 portal pick-ups
This post was updated May 13 at 3:08 p.m.
The transfer portal is a never-ending cycle. A large chunk of players leave, while typically a solid contingent stays as the ever-swinging door of the portal goes back and forth.
By Connor Dullinger
Sports
May 12, 2026 5:40 p.m.Coach Cori Close signs new contract, continuing Fours Up for next four years
This post was updated May 12 at 10:45 p.m.
Cori Close spent the past two seasons picking up national coaching honors and championship rings – accolades that will now secure her spot in Westwood for the next four seasons.
UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close signed a new contract through the 2029-30 season, the team announced in a press release Tuesday afternoon.
By Willa Campion
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