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.

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.

The conference tournament is often just a stepping stone to prepare for the true postseason campaign.
And after losing the Big Ten championship to Nebraska on May 9, No.

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.

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.

This post was updated May 14 at 10:10 p.m.
Tom and Jerry, Serena and Blair, Doofenshmirtz and Perry the Platypus.
Dynamic duos stamp their impacts through stories, iconic outfits and nicknames.

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.