This post was updated April 26 at 9:59 p.m.
OJAI, CALIFORNIA – Momentum is a fragile thing.
For the Bruins, it showed up a day early – then disappeared when it mattered most.

Some argue the spotlight brings pressure, while others suggest being overlooked offers freedom.
And the Bruins may show just how far underestimated teams can go.
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The only constant in life is change.
And when everything is working, change can feel unwelcome, especially after a season of success, growth and, for UCLA, total dominance.

This post was updated April 21 at 10:27 p.m.
Clear skies often represent a good omen.
And the Bruins played like it was meant to be, finishing their regular season under an uncharacteristically bright Pacific Northwest sun.

“Success is a journey, not a destination.”
Former UCLA tennis player Arthur Ashe famously coined it.
And the Bruins know better than most that it is the climb that has defined them this season.

A building is only as strong as its foundation.
And the Bruins have proved that the ground they stand on remains firm, and the glue that holds them together is binding.

Even the deepest winter eventually yields to the first sign of spring.
And after a cold start to the season, the Bruins are in full bloom as the conference calendar turns.

The top of the rankings is a crowded throne.
But when it comes to the nation’s best, only one can claim the crown after overcoming multiple tests.

Teams crave an undefeated record, but they may crave ending one even more.
And with the Bruins’ unblemished record, each new matchup brings the chance for a challenger to end their run.

They say pressure makes diamonds.
A trip to the Bay will test who can take the heat and who cracks under pressure.
No. 14 UCLA men’s tennis (2-1) will face No.