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 […]
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Bruins bat their way back to a 5-4 win over Cal State Fullerton Titans
The crowd at Anderson Family Field held its breath as Madeline Jelenicki stepped into the box during the seventh inning Tuesday evening. The sophomore catcher had crushed a solo home run in the second inning, and with runners on first and third and two outs, No. 18 UCLA softball (20-10-1) needed another clutch at bat […]
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 […]
UCLA softball avoids sweep by Washington with win in series finale
UCLA softball is in the heart of Pac-12 play coming back from break, but is not finding too much success. In its latest series this past weekend, No. 14 UCLA came up short, losing two of three games against tenth-ranked Washington. The Bruins’ one victory came in the last tilt of the series where they […]
UCLA softball dominates in sweep of Long Beach invitational
For the majority of nonconference play, UCLA softball’s offense found success by playing small ball. The No. 16 Bruins (17-8) have amassed 214 hits over the course of 25 games, 150 of which have been singles. This weekend at the Long Beach Louisville Slugger Invitational, however, it was UCLA’s power hitting that carried them through […]
Softball seeks to use Long Beach invitational to build momentum for Pac-12
After struggling over the first three weeks of the season, Johanna Grauer baffled hitters last week. The sophomore pitcher’s development couldn’t have come at a better time for UCLA softball. Entering the Stacy Winsberg Memorial Tournament last weekend, the Bruins were riding a three-game losing streak. With her team in a rut and slipping in […]
Softball shows consistency with 4-1 tournament performance
Allexis Bennett was surprised at the call her coaches made when she stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the seventh inning. They were all telling her to swing away. Normally, it is Bennett’s job as first in the lineup to slap the ball and just get a base hit. It works well […]