This post was updated May 3 at 8:45 p.m.
With both sides of the court and the stands celebrating rambunctiously at each point in the final stanza, it almost seemed unclear as to whose home arena was hosting the regional final, with “U-C-I” chants being met by an UCLA eight-clap.

Setting the record for most conference championships tastes sweet.
But, for the Bruins, returning to their home court – where they are undefeated this season – to pursue a national title may taste even sweeter.

Sometimes I wake up, and things feel perfect.
My alarm clock rings when I want it to.
Every stoplight seemingly turns green as I approach it.

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 25 at 10:07 p.m.
The Cougars have lined up on the other side of the net three times in the past week.

For a team that has been the country’s unanimous best squad for the entire year, the Bruins were probably expected to walk away victorious.
But while it’s one thing to advance, it’s another to do it with perseverance.

The only constant in life is change.
And when everything is working, change can feel unwelcome, especially after a season of success, growth and, for UCLA, total dominance.