The setting stays the same.
But the stakes never fade.
The crosstown rivalry returns as UCLA track and field heads south for a matchup against USC on Saturday and Sunday, pitting pride and tradition above all else in one of the sport’s most consistent head-to-head clashes.

A May statement extended a season built on consistency.
No. 3 seed UCLA beach volleyball (31-6) swept No. 14 seed Tulane (26-14, 1-5 CUSA) in the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday in Gulf Shores, Alabama, punching the former’s ticket to the national quarterfinal while extending its streak to 10 consecutive quarterfinal appearances since the NCAA championship’s debut in 2016.

This post was updated May 1 at 7:41 p.m.
A legendary class.
Three Bruins shattered records with professional berths earlier this month.
But before setting their sights on the future, they have a final chance to represent the four letters on their home field.

In the heart of the desert, the Bruins will face the heat of the moment.
Four months of preparation will culminate in the final set of battles.

Setting the record for most conference championships tastes sweet.
But, for the Bruins, returning to their home court – where they are undefeated this season – to pursue a national title may taste even sweeter.

Even 2,000 miles away, Jolyna Lamar is still following in her family’s footsteps.
The freshman outfielder secured the nine spot in UCLA softball’s batting order this season and has patrolled center field.

No. 3 seed UCLA beach volleyball (30-6) starts NCAA tournament play Friday, when the squad faces No. 14 seed Tulane (26-13, 1-5 C-USA). Coach Jenny Johnson Jordan’s team is coming off an MPSF tournament outing where it fell in the semifinal round to Texas 3-2.