The Big Ten’s longest active winning streaks will clash in Westwood on Friday. But only one squad can extend its number into double digits. Both boasting nine-game unbeaten runs, No. Read more...

Photo: Coach Kelly Inouye-Perez walks along the third base line at Easton Stadium with a clipboard in hand. (Edward Ho/Daily Bruin)

Opening weeks often start sluggishly. But Bruin softball has burst into the season with fire. In its first game following a two-game sweep of then-No. 22 Ohio State, No. Read more...

Photo: Freshman pitcher/utility Addisen Fisher pitches the ball toward home plate at Easton Stadium. (Edward Ho/Daily Bruin)

This post was updated April 8 at 12:39 a.m. The Bruins are halfway through their Big Ten schedule. And while No. 8 UCLA softball (36-5, 9-1 Big Ten) is still playing at full speed, it did take some time during its two-game sweep over No. Read more...

Photo: Coach Kelly Inouye-Perez instructs her team from the sideline at Easton Stadium. (Edward Ho/Daily Bruin)

Few things shift a game faster than a pitcher who owns the circle or a batter who can change a narrative in one swing. But when a team has players who can do both – it has struck gold. Read more...

Photo: Junior pitcher Taylor Tinsley unwinds and prepares to release the ball to home plate. (Danielle Anz/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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. Read more...

Photo: Senior pitcher Jada Cecil prepares to unwind and pitch toward home plate. (Edward Ho/Daily Bruin)

An offensive spark can sometimes lead a team to victory. But a strong defense is what wins ball games. Bouncing back from its recent loss against Iowa, No. Read more...

Photo: Freshman pitcher/utility Addisen Fisher stares at the batter and prepares to pitch. (Andrew Diaz/Daily Bruin)