Tuesday, February 3

UCLA softball standout Megan Grant to join women’s basketball for senior campaign

Two-time NFCA All-American and UCLA softball utility Megan Grant has joined the UCLA women’s basketball roster for the 2025-2026 season, the team announced Friday. Grant – who concluded her junior campaign with 26 home runs, 81 RBIs and a .376 batting average – was a multi-sport varsity athlete at Aragon High School in San Mateo, California. Read more...

Photo: Rising senior utility Megan Grant stands in the left-handed batter’s box with the bat in her hands. Grant finished the 2025 campaign with 26 home runs – setting the Big Ten single-season home run record – along with 81 RBIs and a .376 batting average. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)


Transfer portal ravages UCLA softball: A look into the teams’ 2026 pitching staff

This post was updated July 6 at 6:17 p.m. Pitching lays the groundwork for success. Although a quality lineup can create leads, an elite pitching staff will give you a chance to win every contest. Read more...

Photo: Former Bruin pitchers Kaitlyn Terry (left) and Addisen Fisher (right) are pictured in the pitcher’s circle. Both announced their decisions to enter the transfer portal in early June. L: (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin senior staff), R: (Andrew Diaz/Photo editor)



Superlatives: Daily Bruin Sports honors achievements of UCLA’s 2024-2025 athletes

In its first year in the Big Ten, UCLA Athletics had its fair share of glory-filled moments. Whether it was perfect 10s, buzzer beaters or last-minute thrillers, these nine athletes forever cemented themself in Bruin history. Read more...

Photo: (Photos by Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor. Designed by Rachel Kristen Lee Yokota/Assistant Design director)



Alexis Ramirez returns to UCLA softball after ACL tear, leads team in postseason

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)


Senior signoff: Softball’s Taylor Stephens looks back on injuries overcome, personal growth

Being a Bruin has been nothing short of a dream come true. Ever since I was four years old, I dreamt of playing at Easton Stadium, competing for a national championship and representing this program with everything in me. Read more...

Photo: Senior utility Taylor Stephens stands in the batter’s box while gearing up for a swing. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)