Monday, April 27


With big shutout, UCLA softball takes home series over Oregon State

Hitting was the name of the game for the Bruins to bring their winning streak to eight Friday night. No. 3 UCLA softball (35-4, 11-3 Pac-12) scored double-digit runs in five innings for an 11-0 victory against Oregon State (11-22-1, 2-11-1) thanks to small adjustments and big swings in game two of the home series. Read more...

Photo: Savannah Pola of UCLA softball squares in for an at-bat. The sophomore utility added two hits on Friday night to reach five total in the Bruins’ series against the Beavers. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin)



UCLA baseball defeats Utah in first game of series after gaining early lead

Five runs were all the Bruins needed. No. 23 UCLA baseball (18-8, 7-5 Pac-12) hopped out to a five-run lead in the third inning Thursday night and never looked back, riding the performance of senior right-hander Kelly Austin and defeating Utah (11-17, 3-10) by a score of 5-3. Read more...

Photo: Senior right-hander Kelly Austin pitches the ball. Austin struck out 11 batters over seven innings Thursday against Utah. (Joseph Crosby/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Grace’s Whits: How Charisma Osborne’s decision to forgo WNBA draft will affect her, UCLA team

This post was updated May 11 at 2:33 p.m. Charisma Osborne seemed to end her time in Pauley Pavilion in the perfect way. The 36-point performance to shut out Oklahoma and carry her team to the Sweet 16 was magical, and the ensuing standing ovation was the cherry on top. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Charisma Osborne celebrates with her teammates after a victory. After averaging 15.9 point per game in her senior campaign, Osborne opted to stay in Westwood for another season. (Shengfeng Chien/Daily Bruin staff)


UCLA men’s tennis set to battle in the Bay Area against Cal, Stanford

When past success fuels an opponent’s fire, coach Billy Martin has a certain saying. “You’ve got to set what the future will be for UCLA tennis,” Martin said. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior Patrick Zahraj looks on during a match. Yet to win a dual-singles match since March 13, Zahraj of UCLA men’s tennis will try to do so with a pair of top-40 singles opponents on tap for this weekend. (Mac Brown/Daily Bruin)


UCLA softball hits series opener against Oregon State out of the park

What started as a battle of pitchers ended with the Bruins hitting their series opener out of the park. No. 3 UCLA softball (34-4, 10-3 Pac-12) began its home series against Oregon State (11-21-1, 2-10-1) on Thursday with a 6-2 win, complete with a display of hitting prowess from freshman infielder Jordan Woolery. Read more...

Photo: Flashing the fours up, Jordan Woolery heads toward home plate after a home run. The freshman infielder for UCLA softball stands second in batting average among eligible Bruins following a pair of dingers against the Beavers on Thursday. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)