History and rivalry go hand-in-hand.
The Bruin-Trojan rivalry dates back decades, but the series finale carried an uncommon weight: a series sweep and the longest winning streak in program history with 23 wins in a row.

This post was updated April 6 at 8:05 p.m.
Divide and conquer.
A strategy, a mindset and a common approach well-expressed by the Bruins.
UCLA track and field split its team between the Battle on the Bayou in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and the Stanford Invite in Stanford, California, where the squad faced familiar competitors from programs that include USC, Arizona and UC Santa Barbara on Friday and Saturday.

Great teams persevere through adversity.
With a midweek matchup in Fullerton, California, No. 9 UCLA softball (33-5, Big Ten 13-2) will face Cal State Fullerton (24-11, Big West 13-2).

Getting swept off your feet by a strong wave should prepare you for the next one.
And when that second wave hit, the Bruins stayed grounded.

A shutout win may be the perfect conclusion to a series sweep.
And No. 9 UCLA softball (33-5, 13-2 Big Ten) did just that, defeating Indiana (27-10, 7-5) 4-0 on Sunday at Easton Stadium, completing the conference homestand sweep.

A challenging regular season can replicate postseason play.
And the Bruins are embracing their strenuous schedule.
No. 2 UCLA beach volleyball (21-4) bested No. 6 Cal Poly (21-5) 3-2 but lost to No.

There may be fewer weekends for women’s water polo fans to enjoy this season, but the Bruins still played the same number of games through the 2026 regular season.