The greatest show on dirt returns. Eight teams are set for the final showdown of the 2026 softball campaign. No. 8 seed UCLA softball (52-8, 20-4 Big Ten) will face No. Read more...
Photo: Junior utility Soo-Jin Berry eyes the opposing pitcher as the Iowa transfer stands in the batter’s box. Berry recorded a five-game hitting streak across the Bruins’ regional and super regional contests. (Presley Liu/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated May 27 at 11:07 p.m. No. 8 seed UCLA softball (52-8, 20-4 Big Ten) will face No. 1 seed Alabama (54-7, 19-5 SEC) on Thursday afternoon in the first round of the Women’s College World Series. Read more...
Photo: Senior infielder Jordan Woolery pumps her fists and yells as she celebrates an out in UCLA’s 14-4 victory against UCF on Saturday. Woolery is on track to become the first player in NCAA history to post a .500-plus batting average while hitting more than 30 home runs and driving in more than 100 runners. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated May 25 at 10:11 p.m. No one has more home runs – with 200 – in a single season. Now, no one has more runs in a single season – with 651 – than the Oklahoma City-bound Bruins. Read more...
Photo: UCLA softball poses for a picture as the squad holds a Women’s College World Series ticket and the Los Angeles super regional trophy. The Bruins hit their 200th home run of the season and set an NCAA single-season run record with their 639th run Saturday night. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
The story of the Bruins’ season has been home runs and high-scoring games. But with a 3-1 lead entering the bottom of the fifth inning, this game looked to be an exception. Read more...
Photo: Freshman infielder Bri Alejandre yells after stepping on home plate. Alejandre extended her hitting streak to seven games with a solo home run against the Knights. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
No. 8 seed UCLA softball (50-8, 20-4 Big Ten) will face UCF (41-17-1, 14-9-1 Big 12) in the Los Angeles Super Regional from Friday to Sunday. Read more...
Photo: From left to right: Senior pitcher Taylor Tinsley, redshirt freshman infielder Aleena Garcia, sophomore infielder Kaniya Bragg and senior infielder Jordan Woolery laugh as they stand in the infield. The infield trio has started in 57 of the Bruins’ 58 games this year. (William Gauvin/Daily Bruin staff)
“War of attrition, war of wills.” Columnist George Vecsey’s infamous quote describes the postseason like no other – after a season of triumphs and disappointments, all is for naught without composure, character and rising up to the challenge on the largest stage. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore outfielder Rylee Slimp smiles as she approaches home plate after hitting a home run. Slimp broke the UCLA single-season run record when she crossed the plate for the 76th time this year April 18. (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated May 21 at 10:07 p.m. No. 8 seed UCLA softball (50-8, 20-4 Big Ten) will face UCF (41-17-1, 14-9-1 Big 12) in the NCAA tournament super regional at Easton Stadium from Friday to Sunday. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt freshman infielder Aleena Garcia celebrates with her teammates after blasting a home run. Garcia has hammered 19 home runs, which is the fourth most on the Bruin roster, and 31 extra-base hits throughout the 2026 campaign.(William Gauvin/Daily Bruin staff)
