This post was updated May 28 at 10:50 p.m.
The winningest program in collegiate softball history is returning to the site of champions.
Sporting the nation-lead in Women’s College World Series appearances and wins – with 33 and 12, respectively – No.

This post was updated May 23 at 12:06 a.m.
Alexis Ramirez stepped up to her first at-bat Sunday evening to the reverberating chants of, “We love three bases,” courtesy of the Bruin faithful.

This post was updated May 11 at 9:50 p.m.
Two weeks ago, UCLA swept Michigan in its regular season conference series in Ann Arbor, Michigan, putting up 21 runs across the three games.

It’s been a long two weeks for the Bruins.
Following back-to-back series on the road in Oregon and Michigan, the squad had to wrap up just one final midweek game of the regular season before Senior Night.

In a year of firsts, the Bruins are checking yet another novel experience off their list.
In its penultimate weekend series of the regular season, No.

Every collegiate softball program has its ace.
One pitcher is consistently relied upon to start and win marquee matchups, generally returning to the bullpen only to be relieved in the circle by someone trying to emulate their throws.

Easton Stadium sold out three days in a row.
And on each of those days, junior utility Megan Grant cleared the fence – and the full-capacity stands erupted on cue.

This post was updated April 3 at 11:48 p.m.
Big and small moments alike have long been affectionately attributed to “Bruin magic” by UCLA softball players and coaches.

Marathons were run across Los Angeles this weekend.
For more than 26,000 Angelenos, the race spanned Elysian Park to Century City.
But the Bruins’ track was the 240 feet around the Easton Stadium bases, circled 15 times over the weekend by a baserunner in blue and gold.

The Bruins have had a penchant for keeping things short and sweet recently.
But conference play has a long-storied tradition of holding a lengthy and, at times, bitter road.