The throw to the plate was there in plenty of time. The tag was applied well before the runner crossed the plate. “You dream about making those plays when you’re a little girl,” said sophomore catcher Paige Halstead. The call: safe. No. 13 seed Louisiana State scored the go-ahead run in a 2-1 win over […]
Category Archives: Softball
UCLA softball attends College World Series for third consecutive year
Once again, No. 5-seeded UCLA softball is among the last eight teams standing. UCLA has reached the first weekend of the Women’s College World Series for the past two years, but each time, it hasn’t advanced to the finals. This year, UCLA (47-13, 16-8 Pac-12) will open up the tournament against No. 13 seed LSU […]
UCLA softball defeats Ole Miss in both NCAA Super Regionals games
UCLA and Mississippi softball expected a pitching duel between their starting pitchers Thursday. It wasn’t until the second game of the series – when neither team relied on its ace – that the close matchup played out. The No. 5 seed Bruins (46-13,) defeated the No. 12 seed Rebels (43-19) 8-7 in an 11-inning battle Thursday, […]
Around the League: Pac-12 sends three baseball, four softball teams to nationals
While Bruin athletes continue competing in Westwood, here’s a look at some of the biggest news from the rest of the Pac-12. Baseball Grant Sugimura, assistant Sports editor With the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship bracket having been announced, two Pac-12 teams find themselves in the top eight seeds. The top spot went to Oregon […]
Softball sweeps Ole Miss in Super Regional to move on to WCWS
UCLA softball took Game 2 of the Super Regional Friday night – a win that will send the Bruins to the Women’s College World Series for a third straight season. Madeline Jelenicki came up with a two-out, RBI single in the first inning. It would turn out to be the game’s only run, as No. […]
Softball wins marathon series opener on walk-off run against Ole Miss
UCLA softball was down to its final out twice: once in the seventh and once in the 10th. The Bruins found a way to tie the game both times. In the 11th inning, they found a way to win. “What I was proud about was the way our team came out, fought, got punched, punched […]
UCLA softball to face Ole Miss in Super Regionals weekend series
The Super Regionals round is simple for No. 5-seed UCLA (45-13) softball. Beat No. 12-seed Mississippi twice and go to the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City. Lose twice and the season is over. The Rebels will look to pull off the upset for a coveted spot in Oklahoma City. Their game plan is […]