It was a weekend of highs and lows. No. 2 UCLA softball (17-1) came away from the Judi Garman Classic with wins against No. 3 Florida (21-2) and UConn (4-12), but suffered its first loss of the season versus unranked Michigan (9-8). The Bruins beat the Gators on Friday for the second time in three […]
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Behind career-best performances, softball blows out No. 3 Florida
Even the third-ranked team in the nation couldn’t stop the Bruins’ offense. No. 2 UCLA softball (15-0) defeated No. 3 Florida (18-1) by a score of 7-1 behind career-high performances from sophomore pitcher Holly Azevedo in the circle and redshirt junior first baseman Rachel Garcia at the plate. “I thought (Azevedo) would be a good […]
UCLA softball continues 14-game winning streak with string of tournament wins
The Bruins showed no mercy this weekend. No. 2 UCLA softball (14-0) won all five of its games this weekend at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, three of which were mercy-rule victories. The weekend was capped off with a no-hitter by freshman pitcher Megan Faraimo, her second of the season so far. “I really wasn’t […]
Softball breaks own record for most runs scored in inning, remains undefeated
The Bruins broke a record Sunday. No. 1 UCLA softball (9-0) scored 16 runs in the first inning of its game against UC Riverside (3-7) en route to a 17-3 victory, followed by a 3-1 win against Loyola Marymount (6-2) to wrap up the Stacy Winsberg Memorial Tournament. The 16-run first inning broke the previous […]
Softball finds success early in season, strength in offense
The Bruins picked up right where they left off at the plate. Last year, No. 1 UCLA softball (5-0) finished the season with the second-highest batting average in the NCAA at .335, and the Bruins’ bats didn’t slow down in their opening weekend at the Hawaii Paradise Classic. The Bruins walked away with five victories, […]
Softball hits off season undefeated with five consecutive wins
The Bruins started their season with a bang. UCLA softball (5-0), which is ranked No. 1 according to ESPN, defeated all five of its opponents at the Hawaii Paradise Classic this weekend. “We’re all so strong, … and we’ve been practicing every day,” said junior utility Bubba Nickles. “I think it’s just a reflection of […]
Women’s volleyball closes season with first-ever losing record
There was a point in mid-October when Kyra Rogers said the Bruins had nearly clinched a postseason berth. “We just grinded through, no matter what,” senior middle blocker Rogers said. “We were just fired up and really wanted to make it to the tournament.” UCLA women’s volleyball (13-14, 8-12 Pac-12) was ranked No. 20 during […]