Elite programs often respond when facing adversity.
It had been a rough weekend for the Bruins, as they lost the first two games of their final regular-season series to the Ducks.

First, the Bruins lost their sole home game of the season.
Now, they have lost their first home series – and second series overall – of the year.

Nothing lasts forever.
And just as the season is coming to an end, an undefeated home record ends as well.
No. 6 UCLA softball (44-6, 19-3 Big Ten) fell to No.

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.

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.

This post was updated April 30 at 9:34 p.m.
No. 6 UCLA softball (44-5, 19-2 Big Ten) will face its second ranked opponent in as many weeks, playing No.

This post was updated April 28 at 10:30 p.m.
A leadoff hitter’s goal is often just to reach base.
But sophomore outfielder Rylee Slimp is not like most leadoff hitters.