Diamonds only form under pressure. Their rarity increases their value.
Similarly, the Bruins have thrived under pressure, but high value is not hard to find in the program.

Track events often receive the glamour and fandom.
But it is the field events that make the sport what it is.
UCLA track and field sent athletes to both the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, California, and to the Mt.

The Golden Gophers battled all weekend long.
But when it was all said and done, the Bruins’ result stayed the same.
Undefeated.
No. 1 UCLA baseball (36-3, 21-0 Big Ten) bested Minnesota (22-17, 5-13) 5-2 Sunday evening to close out Jackie Robinson Week at Jackie Robinson Stadium with its seventh consecutive conference sweep.

Zach Rama was all smiles as he took the court.
The senior outside hitter – draped in blue and white leis – walked with his parents by his side, waiting to greet each of his coaches with a handshake before receiving his framed jersey.

This post was updated April 20 at 5:14 p.m.
The scene was set for three Bruins to match or surpass three UCLA records set by two legendary alumni Saturday.

This post was updated April 19 at 5:21 p.m.
In a near repeat of Friday’s slow start, the Bruins’ bats were quiet early in the game.

This post was updated April 19 at 8:24 p.m.
When senior pitcher Taylor Tinsley’s parents flew out to Los Angeles from Georgia for a one-day, double-header against California, senior infielder Jordan Woolery said she started to wonder if it might mean something special was coming their way.