Author Archives: Noah Grand

Sooner or later, the Bruins are sure they will get their first conference victory. Over the past two weeks, UCLA softball has played well in every area ““ hitting, pitching and fielding. The Bruins just haven’t been able to perform in all three aspects during the same game yet, sending them to a 0-4 Pac-10 […]

After the first week of Pac-10 play, the UCLA softball team is already close to striking out on winning the conference title. With a pair of losses to top-ranked conference rival Arizona, the Bruins will need help to take over first place in the conference. But for now the Bruins are just thinking about getting […]

UCLA went into their series against No. 1 Arizona hoping to take back the top spot in the rankings. But after blowing a pair of late-inning leads this weekend, the No. 2 Bruins (27-3, 0-2 Pac-10) will have to start by pulling themselves out of last place in the conference. With star pitcher Keira Goerl […]

The United States Olympic Softball Team’s exhibition against No. 2 UCLA on Sunday started like a typical, elite-level game. The Bruins’ Keira Goerl and Team USA’s Lisa Fernandez ““ who is a former Bruin ““ were taking turns shutting down the opposing hitters, waiting for the other team to make a mistake. Goerl, who tried […]

After they finish their finals, the players on the No. 2 UCLA softball team will have one more big test before spring break. On Sunday, the Bruins (26-1) will host the U.S. Olympic team ““ the reigning gold medalists ““ in an exhibition game. For five Olympians, playing at UCLA will be a flashback to […]

After they finish their finals, the players on the No. 2 UCLA softball team will have one more big test before spring break. On Sunday, the Bruins (26-1) will host the U.S. Olympic team ““ the reigning gold medalists ““ in an exhibition game. For five Olympians, playing at UCLA will be a flashback to […]

After Thursday’s game, the UCLA softball team must have had a sense of déjá vu. For the third time this season, the top-ranked Bruins (22-0) defeated No. 25 Long Beach State (17-5) by four runs, winning 5-1. Like the two previous games against the 49ers, the Bruins’ pitching and power hitting led UCLA to victory. […]