UCLA softball opens Women’s College World Series

UCLA players celebrate a 2-0 win over Oregon in the second game of the day at the NCAA softball tournament super regional in Eugene Ore. on Sunday, May 29, 2016. (Collin Andrew/The Register-Guard via AP)

UCLA players celebrate a 2-0 win over Oregon in the second game of the day at the NCAA softball tournament super regional in Eugene Ore. on Sunday, May 29, 2016. (Collin Andrew/The Register-Guard via AP)

The No. 12-ranked Bruins (40-14-1) are riding the momentum from a Super Regional comeback against Oregon into the Women’s College World Series this week. UCLA is chasing its first national title since 2010.

UCLA’s tournament opener is at 11:30 a.m. PT against Auburn and is televised on ESPN.

Here’s a preview of the tournament focusing on the media circus at the World Series and UCLA finds relief on the softball field.

Here’s a post about how the softball team handled Wednesday’s tragic shooting while in Oklahoma City.