This post was updated April 9 at 11:11 p.m.
Every story comes to an end.
Even nearly-perfect ones.
Following an undefeated postseason, the national champions UCLA women’s basketball (37-1, 18-0 Big Ten) gathered in Pauley Pavilion as thousands of students and fans celebrated the program’s first NCAA championship.

This post was updated April 9 at 11:06 p.m.
Sunday was the last collegiate game for the Bruins’ graduating class.
Now, less than five days later, the rebuilding begins.

A house is only as strong as its foundation.
Brick by brick, tile by tile, all components must fit perfectly in place.
Similarly, the Bruins rely on their players to execute a pristine strategy.

This post was updated April 9 at 11:30 p.m.
Responding to adversity is a key characteristic of any great team.
But responding to success may be even more important.

Some may melt amid hot and dry conditions under the unrelenting Arizona sun.
But as the Bruins look to push toward a strong finish to their 2025-2026 season, staying hot is a priority.

It’s safe to say that Roch Cholowsky is officially out of his home run slump.
The All-American junior shortstop did not leave the yard for three weeks before notching his 11th long ball of the season Sunday against the Trojans.

No. 3 seed UCLA women’s water polo (18-3, 4-2 MPSF) will begin its postseason campaign against No. 6 seed Indiana (15-9, 1-5) in the MPSF tournament commencing at the Spieker Aquatics Complex in Berkeley on Friday.