Friday, February 6

Softball powers through series against Arizona State after close match with Cal

There was no shortage of offense for the Bruins in their sweep over the Sun Devils this weekend, consisting of 35 runs and 10 homers between the three games in Alberta B. Read more...

Photo: Junior utility Bubba Nickles went 4-for-11 against the Sun Devils this weekend. Nickles drove in three runs in a game for the third time this season in Saturday’s matchup. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)


Softball hammers Arizona State with 35 runs, three mercy-rule wins in series sweep

In the Arizona heat, the Bruins just kept on scoring. No. 1 UCLA softball (35-1, 9-0 Pac-12) swept No. 19 Arizona State (25-14, 5-7) in Tempe, Arizona, after driving in 35 runs over the span of three mercy-rule victories to bring its season-high winning streak to 19 games. Read more...

Photo: Senior catcher Taylor Pack had three hits and three RBIs in UCLA softball’s matchup against Arizona State in Tempe on Saturday. The Bruins mercy-ruled the Sun Devils 9-0. (Taylor Lee/Daily Bruin)


Softball travels to Sun Devils with aim to claim third conference series sweep

The Bruins will face another ranked Pac-12 team this weekend. No. 1 UCLA softball (32-1, 6-0 Pac-12) will travel to No. 21 Arizona State (25-11, 5-4) for a three-game series beginning Friday. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore pitcher Holly Azevedo has recorded a 2.01 ERA on the season and has gone 7-0 so far this year. Azevedo has notched 44 strikeouts in 52 1/3 innings pitched for UCLA softball. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)


Softball’s speed, aggressive base running helps lead it to success

The Bruins are speeding through the first half of the season. Sophomore utility Kinsley Washington said one of the main reasons No. 1 UCLA softball (32-1, 6-0 Pac-12) has seen so much success so far is because of its aggressive base running. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore utility Kinsley Washington is 5-for-5 on stolen bases this year for UCLA softball. Washington said base running has been a key for the Bruins, as they have stolen 43 bases on 47 attempts this season. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)



Softball delivers weekend sweep of California despite two narrow victories

The Bruins had to fight for the series. No. 1 UCLA softball (32-1, 6-0 Pac-12) swept California (20-15, 2-7) this weekend, with two of the victories coming by just a one-run margin. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore utility Aaliyah Jordan hit a three-run home run for UCLA softball in Sunday’s game against California at Easton Stadium. The Bruins swept the series over the Golden Bears to open Pac-12 play. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)


Softball extends winning streak to 13 as it prepares to head back into Pac-12 play

The Bruins continued their success in their break from Pac-12 play. No. 1 UCLA softball (29-1, 3-0 Pac-12) finished up nonconference play with four victories to extend its winning streak to 13 games and remain atop the rankings. Read more...

Photo: Junior outfielder Bubba Nickles hit a two-run home run against Cal State Fullerton on Tuesday to push UCLA to the 5-1 win over the Titans. (Taylor Lee/Daily Bruin)



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