Sunday, April 5

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)



Softball launches into Pac-12 play with sweep of Washington

The Bruins swept the Huskies to start off Pac-12 play. No. 1 UCLA softball (25-1, 3-0) got the win in all three games it played against No. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior pitcher Rachel Garcia went 4-for-4 in UCLA softball’s series finale against Washington on Sunday, including a home run in the top of the third inning. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)


No. 1 UCLA softball heads into Pac-12 play with series against Washington

After a near-perfect nonconference run, the Bruins enter conference play this weekend atop this week’s top 25 poll. The first Pac-12 series for No. 1 UCLA softball (22-1) will be on the road against No. Read more...

Photo: Junior utility Bubba Nickles hit a home run against both BYU and Liberty this weekend at the UCLA/Long Beach State Invitational. Nickles is hitting .351 on the season. (Taylor Lee/Daily Bruin)



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