The UCLA softball team finished their regular season strongly by winning via the mercy-rule in both games against Utah. The No. 14 Bruins (35-13-1, 16-5-1 Pac-12) recorded their sixth-straight weekend series win against a conference opponent by sweeping the unranked Utes (31-17, 12-8 ). Read more...
Photo: Freshman Brianna Tautalafua hit two home runs this weekend, the first of which put Utah at the grace of the mercy rule. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)
UCLA softball’s Pac-12 destiny is up in the air heading into the final week of the regular season. With a strong showing against the Utah Utes this week and a little luck, the Bruins’ may be in a position to capture their first Pac-12 title since 2009. Read more...
Photo: There’s an important similarity between this year’s and last year’s softball teams, according to sophomore second baseman Kylee Perez – both teams know how to fight. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)
UCLA softball was in a tight spot last Friday night. Down 6-5 to Arizona State with only three outs to spare, the Bruins desperately needed to continue the late-inning rally that had cut the Sun Devils’ lead down to a single run. Read more...
Photo: Senior Mysha Sataraka has always led the team with her prowess at the plate. Most recently, the third baseman launched a line drive walk-off home run against Arizona State on Friday night. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)
UCLA softball recorded their 14th and 15th comeback wins of the year on the heels of two three-run walk-off home runs. The No. 15 Bruins (33-13-1, 14-5-1 Pac-12) got out their brooms and swept the Arizona State Sun Devils (27-22, 3-15), winning their first home series against ASU in more than 10 years. Read more...
Photo: Junior outfielder Gabrielle Maurice hit a walk-off, three-run home run Saturday night to win the game en route to a series sweep of Arizona State. (Pinkie Su/Daily Bruin)
Mysha Sataraka kicked off UCLA softball’s senior weekend in fitting fashion with a walk-off seventh inning home run. The senior third baseman’s three run shot was one of two on the night that helped the Bruins (31-13-1, 12-5-1 Pac-12) outscore the Arizona State Sun Devils (27-20, 3-13 Pac-12) in their 8-6 victory Friday. Read more...
Photo: Senior third baseman Mysha Sataraka hit a three-run walk-off home run to beat the Arizona State Sun Devils 8-6 Friday night. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)
UCLA softball will be switching its sights to Arizona State after knocking off another Arizona school this past weekend. The No. 15 Bruins (30-13-1, 11-5-1 Pac-12) host the Sun Devils (27-19, 3-12) at Easton Stadium this weekend in their last regular season home series of the year. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore catcher Madeline Jelenicki is a dangerous hitter of the middle of UCLA softball’s lineup, as she’s tied for the team lead with 20 extra-base hits this season. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)
Traditionally labeled as the premier matchup in Division I softball, this year’s series between UCLA and Arizona lived up to its billing. Occupying second and third place, respectively, in the Pac-12 entering the weekend, the No. Read more...
Photo: Freshman catcher/outfielder Paige Halstead went 2-for-4 Monday night against Arizona, helping UCLA softball snag a comeback win. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)
