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.

Familiarity breeds contempt.
But for the Bruins, it brings routine and comfort at a time when they may need it most.
No. 21 UCLA men’s tennis (14-6, 8-3 Big Ten) will face Oregon (14-8, 5-6) on Friday at the Student Tennis Center in Eugene before taking on Washington (8-15, 2-9) on Sunday at the Lloyd Nordstrom Tennis Center in Seattle.

No. 21 UCLA men’s tennis (14-6, 8-3 Big Ten) will travel to Eugene to face No. 51 Oregon (14-8, 5-6) on Friday. The Bruins have just two matches remaining before the Big Ten Tournament, making this one of their final attempts to secure their seed.

Gloomy weather surrounded Senior Day.
But the Bruins still managed to light up the Los Angeles Tennis Center.
In its penultimate weekend and last home match of the regular season, No.

Bruin Day was not the Bruins’ day.
Injuries forced coach Billy Martin to deviate from his typical lineup – putting healthy players with limited experience on the court while veterans could not do much more than watch.

Postseason play is fast approaching.
And for the Bruins – who have the chance to retrace their path to a Big Ten championship and NCAA regionals berth – that means closing out the season strong.

No. 24 UCLA men’s tennis (13-5, 7-2 Big Ten) has the chance to earn its first top-25 win since March 13 when it hosts No. 14 Illinois (19-5, 8-2) at the Los Angeles Tennis Center on Saturday.