This post was updated April 29 at 10:45 p.m.
The Bruins brandished the brooms this weekend.
Even still, the sweep was far from clean.
With an undefeated three-game series win over Michigan (32-18, 9-10 Big Ten) at Carol Hutchins Stadium, No.

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.

It can be difficult to get many opportunities in the circle among two First Team All-Pac 12 players and the 2024 Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year.

Jane Sanders Stadium is a familiar stomping ground for the Bruins.
After spending the last 60 seasons together in the Pac-12, the Ducks and Bruins are more than familiar with each other.

The Bruins have rarely failed to put the ball in play this season.
The squad averages 2.82 strikeouts per game – its lowest since 2002.
But with Oregon’s Lyndsey Grein in the circle, the status quo changed.

The Big Ten has not reached softball’s main stage in recent years – it’s been two decades since we last saw the conference win in the Women’s College World Series.

This post was updated April 17 at 10:52 p.m.
The freshmen are doing more than just alright for the Bruins this season.
On opening day, UCLA softball started four freshmen – the program’s most since 2004.