A historic week for the Bruins
Junior Mulivai Levu of UCLA Softball was recognized as the Student‑Athlete of the Week for the period of May 19‑25, a distinction that highlights his pivotal role in the Bruins’ historic run.
During the Big Ten Baseball Tournament, Levu delivered two walk‑off hits, one in the quarterfinal and another in the semifinal, while also contributing a sacrifice fly against Purdue and a three‑run homer versus No. 25 USC.
His offensive output finished the weekend 5‑for‑13 with five RBIs and eight total bases, propelling No. 1 UCLA to its first-ever conference tournament championship.
The award marks Levu’s second career UCLA Student‑Athlete of the Week honor and underscores his growing impact as the team looks ahead to the next season.
Coach and teammates alike praised Levu’s composure under pressure, noting that his performance not only secured the title but also set a new standard for clutch play within the program.