Sienna Betts’ collegiate dreams were initially devastated when her older sister, Lauren Betts, announced her transfer from Stanford to UCLA. “It was a complete nightmare for me if I’m being honest,” the incoming freshman forward said. Read more...
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Softball is getting a professional league – and UCLA is set to play a massive role in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League’s inaugural season this summer. Read more...
Photo: Coach Kelly Inouye-Perez discusses an officiating decision with the home plate umpire. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
UCLA Athletics is synonymous with success. Boasting 124 NCAA national championships, UCLA has some of the most memorable moments, teams and players in the history of collegiate athletics. Read more...
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The year is 1980. UCLA’s softball program, helmed by now-Hall of Famers head coach Sharron Backus and assistant coach Sue Enquist, is just in its sixth year of existence. Read more...
Photo: Associate head coach Lisa Fernandez (left) is pictured. Head coach Kelly Inouye-Perez (right) is pictured. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
Alexis Ramirez was flying high during the Opening Weekend of her sophomore year. She boasted a .455 batting average, hit a home run and recorded three runs along with five hits in just 11 at-bats. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore catcher/utility Alexis Ramirez stands on base; Ramirez loads up for a swing; Ramirez stands behind the plate wearing catcher’s gear. (Left to right: Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor, Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor, Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)
Spencer Johnson looked down at the ball in his hand. A trip to the NCAA quarterfinals was on the line, and it was his serve. Serving comes easily for the sophomore, though. Read more...
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This post was updated April 29 at 10:48 p.m. Carly Hendrickson’s hip was wrapped the last time she donned the blue and gold – two years ago. Read more...
Photo: Outside hitter Carly Hendrickson serves at Pauley Pavilion. Hendrickson had her first season at UCLA in 2023 after transferring from Florida, but missed her junior campaign in 2024 due to injury. (Jessica Allen/Daily Bruin)
