Author Archives: Matt Joye

House of Carda: Pitching improvement propels softball to new heights

Ally Carda’s work was almost complete. One out away from clinching a 10th-inning victory over Arizona on April 18, 2013, the then-sophomore pitcher delivered her pitch. Moments later, the two Arizona baserunners were able to calmly jog to home plate and win the game. Carda had allowed a walk-off home run for the second time […]

Striding for Strength: UCLA alum exercises at Drake each day to fight polio

A single row of handicap seats spans across the ground level of Drake Stadium. These seats tell the story of Milan Tiff, who brought them to life just over 40 years ago. Tiff is not physically disabled himself, but he was. And he could be again. After overcoming polio as a child, Tiff became a […]

Softball finds success with ‘one shot’ mantra despite NCAA upset

The 2014 UCLA softball season can be summed up in two words: “one shot.” The Bruins carried this mantra from the first day of their military-esque training in the fall all the way to the final game of the NCAA Super Regional series this past weekend, when a loss to Kentucky put an end to […]

Ally Carda recognized among nation’s top softball players

Although the UCLA softball team fell one win short of the College World Series this past weekend, one player wouldn’t be denied a trip to Oklahoma City. Junior pitcher Ally Carda was there on Tuesday night for the presentation of the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award. Although Carda did not win the […]

Kentucky steals two of three from UCLA softball to end season

In less than 24 hours, the UCLA softball team’s spirit took a roller coaster ride from euphoria to heartbreak. On Saturday night, the Bruins were jumping and screaming in excitement after a sixth-inning grand slam led them to a comeback victory over the Kentucky Wildcats. Freshman shortstop Delaney Spaulding, who hit the go-ahead grand slam, […]