This post was updated April 26 at 9:38 p.m.
Nothing tastes sweeter than ousting a longtime rival on a conference’s grandest stage. 
For the Bruins, the satisfaction was absolute.

This post was updated April 26 at 9:56 p.m.
LA JOLLA – The final push was not enough.
The Bruins fought back from a two-goal deficit to take a lead in the third quarter – their first and only of the match –  but couldn’t keep it going in the fourth as their season came to an end. 
Losing in the NCAA tournament semifinal, No.

This post was updated April 26 at 9:59 p.m.
OJAI, CALIFORNIA – Momentum is a fragile thing.
For the Bruins, it showed up a day early – then disappeared when it mattered most.

From senior to freshman.
Senior utility Megan Grant surpassed Stacey Nuveman’s UCLA single-season home run record with her 32nd and 33rd home runs of the season to kick things off.

Strikes one and two were breaking balls Roman Martin just looked at.
But the final strike was a ground ball the junior third baseman hit softly to the right side.

This post was updated Apr. 24 at 7:34 p.m.
LA JOLLA — Consistency, consistency, consistency, has been the name of the game for the Bruins.
Sometimes, that consistency has dropped off for a quarter, either on offense or defense.

Performance against ranked opponents often defines a quality team.
And the Bruins have the chance to showcase their true prowess.
No. 7 UCLA softball (41-5, 16-2 Big Ten) will face No.