The Bruins are set to face some familiar teams in a familiar site. No. 2 UCLA softball (9-0) will head to Cathedral City, California, on Thursday for the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, squaring off against six opponents in four days – No. 23 Texas A&M, No. 4 Oklahoma, Missouri, Nebraska, No. 20 Kentucky and Colorado […]
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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 shuts out Ole Miss, Fresno State with help of freshman’s first no-hitter
The Bruins witnessed history Saturday night. No. 1 UCLA softball (7-0) shut out Ole Miss and Fresno State to start the Stacy Winsberg Memorial Tournament at Easton Stadium, with freshman pitcher Megan Faraimo throwing her first career no-hitter against the Bulldogs in the Bruins’ third mercy-rule victory of the 2019 season. “I couldn’t be happier […]
Softball’s second tournament of season honors former UCLA athlete Stacy Winsberg
There will be a different focus around Easton Stadium this weekend. No. 1 UCLA softball (5-0) will host six teams as part of the Stacy Winsberg Memorial Tournament, in honor of a former UCLA player who died from lung cancer in 2001. Stacy Winsberg was an integral member of UCLA softball’s 1982, 1984 and 1985 […]
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 […]
Softball looks to start season strong with new and returning talent
Seven months ago, the Bruins were four outs away from advancing to the Women’s College World Series Finals. After losing to the eventual champion Florida State in the semifinals, UCLA softball is now back and set to start the new season atop the ESPN.com rankings. “This team has great athleticism, great energy and a fire […]