Starting games strongly is key in any series matchup.
And No. 8 UCLA softball (28-3, 9-0 Big Ten) did just that in its series victory against Rutgers (17-15, 3-6).

Rosie Murphy’s senior season has stood out for more reasons than it being her last.
The Sacramento local has etched her name in Bruin history, shattering school records while leading the team to multiple conference championship podium finishes.

Gianluca Ballotta gripped his ankle and writhed in pain on the heat-charged asphalt.
The wounded senior was unable to place any weight on his leg.
But Ballotta returned to the court just a few minutes later, using his racket as both a cane and a sword.

This post was updated March 23 at 10:38 p.m.
The duel was over before Pistol Pete could draw his weapon.
It didn’t help that he barely brought any bullets.

Some will say it is the competition.
Some will say it is the team.
But regardless of what one may believe, the Bruins are winning – and they are setting and chasing program history.

This post was updated March 22 at 9:46 p.m.
PHILADELPHIA – Injury reports were scoured.
“Questionable” and “game-time decision” seemed to be the words of the day. 
While everyone wondered if either team’s star players would take the hardwood, the Huskies and Bruins waited to see who would take the game by the reins.

While most students have begun spring break and are relaxing after finals week, the Bruins have continued to compete in what may be the most important stretch of the year before the postseason.