In the quarter’s third episode of Daily Bruin’s sports podcast, “Out of Bounds,” Sports staff writer Gavin Carlson sits down with Sports senior staff writer Matthew Royer and Assistant Sports Editor Jack Nelson of the softball beat to recap the first-ever Pac-12 softball tournament and discuss the Bruins’ potential championship run in the upcoming NCAA tournament. Read more...
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Softball, Sports
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May 19, 9:49 pm
Marking historic upset, UCLA softball falls to Grand Canyon in NCAA regionals
Just one game into the postseason, the Bruins are now one loss away from it all coming to an end. No. 2 seed UCLA softball (52-6, 21-3 Pac-12) lost to Grand Canyon (47-11, 17-7 WAC) by a 3-2 score in the first game of the NCAA Los Angeles Regional on Friday evening. Read more...
Photo: Kelly Inouye-Perez of UCLA softball walks back to the dugout. Having brought the Bruins to the Women’s College World Series in each of her last seven seasons, the coach is at risk of snapping that streak should the team lose this Saturday.(Kaiya Pomeroy-Tso/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Softball, Sports, Sports Columns
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May 18, 11:14 pm
Nelson’s Noggin: With window closing, title time is now for UCLA softball
This post was updated May 19 at 4:25 p.m. The perfect storm comes along every now and then. It entails a potent mix of coaches and players as well as a blend of opportunity and execution. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior pitcher Megan Faraimo of UCLA softball yells after getting an out. Faraimo has been the Bruins’ main ace for two seasons, currently ranking No. 12 in the nation for strikeouts and No. 2 in wins. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Beach Volleyball, Sports
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May 18, 11:11 pm
Freshman Maggie Boyd brings best to UCLA beach volleyball
After a moment of waning hope, Maggie Boyd stepped up. The unafraid freshman – seemingly unfazed by the moment – gave the Bruins some confidence back. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Maggie Boyd spikes the ball. Boyd, who was partnered with senior Lexy Denaburg, was the only freshman to consistently start for UCLA beach volleyball this season. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin)
Softball, Sports
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May 18, 4:13 pm
Led by experience and confidence, UCLA softball to begin quest for 13th title
This post was updated May 18 at 10:48 p.m. The Bruins will open the NCAA tournament hosting a regional for the ninth straight season. No. 2 seed UCLA softball (52-5, 21-3 Pac-12) will begin its quest Friday night for its 13th national championship when it hosts Grand Canyon (46-11, 17-7 WAC), a team making its second NCAA tournament appearance. Read more...
Photo: Brooke Yanez looks into home plate for a sign from her catcher. The sixth-year pitcher for UCLA softball is coming off a complete-game shutout against Stanford and a three-run outing against Utah at the Pac-12 tournament. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Baseball, Sports
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May 18, 10:54 am
UCLA baseball to face Arizona State after largest losing deficit in 16 years
The Bruins have no time to sulk after their biggest loss since 2007. UCLA baseball (26-21-1, 11-14-1 Pac-12) will face Arizona State (29-21, 14-12) on the road beginning Thursday night for its final series of the regular season. Read more...
Photo: Junior third baseman Kyle Karros loads up on a pitch during a game against USC. (Felicia Keller/Daily Bruin)
Softball, Sports
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May 17, 1:26 pm
UCLA softball NCAA tournament predictions 2023
This post was updated May 18 at 11:00 p.m. No. 2 seed UCLA softball (52-5, 21-3 Pac-12) will commence its run at a 13th national title Friday in its opening game of the NCAA regionals against Grand Canyon (46-11, 17-7 WAC), with Liberty (38-20, 19-5 ASUN) and San Diego State (35-15, 16-6 Mountain West) also comprising the Los Angeles Regional. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA softball participate in a pregame cheer. The Bruins enter the NCAA tournament with their third No. 2 overall seed in the past four brackets. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)