Five-inning mercy rules have been the early story of the season. But the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational will be the Bruins’ first true test of the season, as they will face three top-10 opponents across the three-day tournament. Read more...

Photo: Senior infielder Jordan Woolery yells next to first base after her team recorded an out. Woolery was named Big Ten Player of the Week and NFCA National Player of the Week for her opening-weekend performances. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)

This post was updated Feb. 10 at 11:42 p.m. The Bruins played just 25 innings across five games on opening weekend, mercy-ruling their opponents in each contest. Read more...

Photo: Senior utility Megan Grant stands in the batter’s box as she prepares to swing. Grant hammered five home runs across the five-game weekend slate. (Bettina Wu/Daily Bruin senior staff)

One of NCAA softball’s biggest names announced his retirement. Kirk Walker is stepping away from collegiate softball after 41 years of coaching at all levels of the sport. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA softball coach Kirk Walker talks to an umpire outside of the Bruins’ dugout. Walker was a softball coach for 41 years prior to his retirement. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)