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.

When alumni Sharlize Palacios and Maya Brady graduated, many thought the Bruins’ reign would be over.
But their 7-1 record against top-25 opponents speaks volumes about what the Bruins can be: the best of the best.

This post was updated Feb. 20 at 5:23 p.m.
This weekend’s end might bring about the Bruins’ eighth ranked victory in the span of under 10 days.

This post was updated Feb. 10 at 2:20 a.m.
Even storm clouds can’t rain on UCLA’s parade.
Inclement weather washed away the Bruins’ would-be season opener Thursday.