Softball: WCWS winner will again be from Pac-10

OKLAHOMA CITY “”mdash; When top-ranked Arizona lost in its regional game, the immediate Women’s College World Series storyline was about how open the tournament would be. For the past three years, only Pac-10 teams have made the championship game. But with the conference champions sitting at home watching, people thought this would be the year […]

[Online exclusive] Championships also remembered for LSU pitcher’s 3-games-in-a-day feat

OKLAHOMA CITY “”mdash; Facing elimination, Louisiana State tried to make history by winning three games on Sunday to advance to the championship game of the Women’s College World Series. Each time, the Tigers turned to pitcher Kristen Schmidt, who threw over 20 innings on Sunday in the standout individual performance of the tournament. For the […]

Softball: Goerl’s pitching over the years creates lasting legacy

OKLAHOMA CITY “”mdash; For the second year in a row, UCLA pitcher Keira Goerl took her team to the NCAA Championship. Unlike the top pitchers on most teams in the Women’s College World Series, Goerl has been asked to pitch in every game for UCLA over the past two years. Her 9-1 record in the […]

Softball: Playing it cool pays off for Bruin softball

OKLAHOMA CITY “”mdash; Over the weekend, a few inches on a line drive, a misplayed grounder or a throw over the fielder’s head could end a team’s season. Mistakes cost teams as much as great plays win games, and the pressure increased throughout the weekend as teams moved into elimination games. With this in mind, […]