The bountiful nature of spring in Southern California promises an excess of sunshine, beach days and calm, warm breezes.
But for those inhabiting Easton Stadium, the season marks the start of Big Ten competition and even bigger opportunities.

Confidence and composure often define the elite.
No. 11 UCLA softball (10-3) embodied both throughout three wins Thursday and Friday at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, defeating Auburn (11-3) 23-1 in five innings to open the tournament before coming from behind to defeat Nevada (7-7) 6-5 and No.

After upsetting Washington in Seattle on Friday night, UCLA men’s soccer (6-6-4, 5-3-2 Big Ten) earned a berth to the abbreviated Big Ten Tournament, which features only four teams this year.

The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
A domineering No. 2 UCLA team (20-1, 4-1 MSPF West) looks to reinvigorate the energy showcased during their 21-game winning streak, which spanned from Nov.

Structure and control – a phrase which echoes through the homes of ’90s VHS guitar-playing heartthrobs – is foundational to a team’s success.
The pillars of structure and control are what seventh-year coach Ryan Jorden enjoyed most about his team’s performance in its goalless draw with then-No.

Bears can emerge from hibernation in a state zoologists refer to as “hibernation hangover” – sluggishness, inconsistency and a lack of rhythm during their initial moments post-rest.

At a level of competition that brings out the best, overcoming each obstacle takes considerably more power, energy and grit than the last.
And with each challenge, the team is forced to look inside themselves and find out what type of competitors they truly are.

No. 1 seed UCLA men’s volleyball’s (20-5, 10-2 MPSF) first round bye propels itself directly into Friday’s MPSF semifinal match against No. 4 seed and tournament host Pepperdine.

Emotions fuel momentum – and momentum fuels victories.
Riding a three-match win streak, No. 2 UCLA men’s volleyball (19-4, 9-1 MPSF) will host crosstown rival No.

This post was updated Jan. 20 at 9:23 p.m.
New year. New coach. New players. Same result.
No. 1 UCLA men’s volleyball (2-1) fell to No.