Although the doubleheader between UCLA and Long Beach State took place at a public recreation park in Lakewood, Calif., the games were hardly a walk in the park for either team. No. 2 UCLA (41-4, 12-3 Pac-12) trailed in both the first and second game of its doubleheader against Long Beach State (33-13, 10-2 Big […]
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Jessica Hall leads Bruins to shutout win over Matadors
UCLA senior pitcher Jessica Hall is well aware that her four-year career at UCLA is nearing its finale. “I’m focusing on the opportunities that I’m given,” Hall said on Monday morning. “Just coming out and knowing that these are my last couple times to ever play softball, to ever play at home and in front […]
Softball freshmen to display talent in second half of season
A fresh crop of new players has come in and cultivated a fruitful season for the UCLA softball team so far this year. Two freshmen – outfielder Gabrielle Maurice and shortstop Delaney Spaulding – have started in more than half of UCLA’s games thus far. Freshman outfielder Jelly Felix has also emerged lately, hitting a […]
No. 2 UCLA softball holds off Cal State Fullerton to win
Freshman outfielder Jelly Felix’s childhood dream of playing for the UCLA softball team has already become a reality. Now, she’s going for more. In UCLA’s 5-2 victory over Cal State Fullerton on Thursday night, Felix played like an established veteran. Her three-run home run in the top of the second inning turned a 1-0 UCLA […]
Softball takes down goals, sets up for success
The UCLA softball team has hit the books. To prepare for a Thursday night matchup against Cal State Fullerton, each player on UCLA is taking out her own notebook to write down her personal goals for the game. “I’ve asked for them to be able to take notes,” said coach Kelly Inouye-Perez. “I’ve asked them […]
Kodi Lavrusky balances women’s soccer, softball
Kodi Lavrusky is not looking to be the center of attention. “She’s just very quiet like that. … I’ve seen articles that coaches have written say that she might not say two words to you if you didn’t say stuff to her,” said Lavrusky’s father, Charles Lavrusky. As much as the UCLA sophomore has tried […]
UCLA softball aims to oust Oregon as Pac-12 leader
The UCLA softball team’s journey to a Pac-12 regular season championship has built up to a climax over the past several weeks.Three weekends ago, the Bruins faced the No. 6 team in the country and swept the series. About two weeks ago, they faced the No. 5 team in the country and won two of […]