Softball delivers weekend sweep of California despite two narrow victories

The Bruins had to fight for the series. No. 1 UCLA softball (32-1, 6-0 Pac-12) swept California (20-15, 2-7) this weekend, with two of the victories coming by just a one-run margin. “We already know what we look like when we’re on top of it, so you got to see a different layer, a different […]

Softball extends winning streak to 13 as it prepares to head back into Pac-12 play

The Bruins continued their success in their break from Pac-12 play. No. 1 UCLA softball (29-1, 3-0 Pac-12) finished up nonconference play with four victories to extend its winning streak to 13 games and remain atop the rankings. “We’re versatile, and we’re athletic,” said coach Kelly Inouye-Perez. “Consistency is always something that we’re working on.” […]

Battle of the Editors: The future looks bright for bringing home national titles

UCLA fans have been deprived of a national title for almost a year now, stuck at the 116 mark while rival Stanford continues to pull away. This spring, however, the Bruins have a few opportunities to get back on track, and the Daily Bruin Sports editors fought it out over which team has the best […]

No. 1 UCLA softball heads into Pac-12 play with series against Washington

After a near-perfect nonconference run, the Bruins enter conference play this weekend atop this week’s top 25 poll. The first Pac-12 series for No. 1 UCLA softball (22-1) will be on the road against No. 5 Washington (22-3). “It’s exciting with the great offenses and pitching staffs in our conference,” said assistant coach Kirk Walker. […]

Softball defeats Boston University, overcomes early deficit against Long Beach

The Bruins’ Sunday ranged from a mercy-rule blowout to an extra-inning comeback. No. 2 UCLA softball (22-1) defeated Boston University (11-7) and Long Beach State (8-14), putting 12 runs past the Terriers in its eighth shutout win of the season and overcoming a three-run deficit to top the Dirtbags in extra innings by a score […]

Softball stands its ground against BYU, Liberty with comeback victories

Despite slow starts, the Bruins pulled out the come-from-behind victories. No. 2 UCLA softball (20-1) defeated BYU (10-11) and Liberty (15-9) at home by scores of 8-2 and 4-3, respectively. The Bruins scored eight of their 12 runs in the fifth inning or later in the two comebacks. “A big part of it is how […]