UCLA softball’s Pac-12 destiny is up in the air heading into the final week of the regular season. With a strong showing against the Utah Utes this week and a little luck, the Bruins’ may be in a position to capture their first Pac-12 title since 2009. “Winning a Pac-12 title is definitely something we […]
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UCLA softball captures series win over Arizona with comeback
Traditionally labeled as the premier matchup in Division I softball, this year’s series between UCLA and Arizona lived up to its billing. Occupying second and third place, respectively, in the Pac-12 entering the weekend, the No. 15 Bruins (30-13-1, 11-5-1 Pac-12) and No. 17 Wildcats (32-14, 9-6) went blow for blow throughout the series. “It […]
Softball prepared to bring the heat in the circle against Oregon State
Halfway through Pac-12 play, the tone of UCLA softball has changed. The coaches and players talk less about inconsistency than they did earlier in the season, when the Bruins had lost four games in a row for the first time since 2013. Now, they speak with a newfound confidence after winning eight of their last […]
UCLA softball continues momentum with sweep of Stanford
Two weeks into April, UCLA softball has begun to rewrite the script on what had the makings of a less-than-ideal season. For the first two months, the Bruins’ immense potential was hampered by inconsistency in the circle and the field. Now, they appear to have gained a newfound vitality in April. After stealing a series […]
UCLA softball evokes mercy rule for victory over Stanford
After exploding offensively for a victory in the series opener, UCLA softball remained hot Sunday night against Stanford. The No. 15 Bruins (24-11-1, 6-3-1 Pac-12) jumped out to an early lead and continued to pile on runs, eventually defeating the Cardinal 8-0 (13-19, 0-8 Pac-12) via the mercy rule after six innings. UCLA got on […]
Softball looks to defeat Oregon after rocky Pac-12 start
UCLA softball has been tested early and often this season, faltering at times and rising to the occasion at others. The Bruins have gone 4-8 in crucial matchups against ranked teams, looking like an entirely different squad from the one that dominated unranked opponents. UCLA has also gotten off to shakier start than in past […]
Bruin softball looks to build momentum in game against Titans
After stumbling through the first week of Pac-12 play, UCLA softball will get a one-game recess from the Pac-12 when it squares off against Cal State Fullerton on Tuesday night. No. 14 UCLA (19-10-1) had an eight-game winning streak entering conference play, but went 2-2-1 against California and No. 10 Washington last week. Although Cal […]