Tuesday, May 19

Softball finds success with ‘one shot’ mantra despite NCAA upset

The 2014 UCLA softball season can be summed up in two words: “one shot.” The Bruins carried this mantra from the first day of their military-esque training in the fall all the way to the final game of the NCAA Super Regional series this past weekend, when a loss to Kentucky put an end to their winningest season since 2003. Read more...

Photo: Junior catcher Stephany LaRosa attempts to apply a tag to a Kentucky runner as the Wildcats score their sixth run of the game. UCLA’s loss to Kentucky in the Super Regionals ended the hopes at reaching the Women’s College World Series. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)




Kentucky steals two of three from UCLA softball to end season

In less than 24 hours, the UCLA softball team’s spirit took a roller coaster ride from euphoria to heartbreak. On Saturday night, the Bruins were jumping and screaming in excitement after a sixth-inning grand slam led them to a comeback victory over the Kentucky Wildcats. Read more...

Photo: Members of the UCLA softball team look on as they watch their title hopes slip away. The Bruins were upset by the Kentucky Wildcats who won the final two games of the series. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)



UCLA softball ready to face Kentucky in NCAA Super Regional

Jessica Hall ran up and down the stairs of Drake Stadium. The senior pitcher didn’t have to spend her Tuesday afternoon running – it wasn’t part of the team’s practice schedule for that day. Read more...

Photo: Senior pitcher Jessica Hall said that she believes UCLA is the “better team” going into its weekend NCAA tournament round of 16 series against Kentucky. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA softball shows little weakness entering Super Regionals

It is said that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, but applying this metaphor to a No. 3 UCLA softball team in the NCAA Super Regionals may prove difficult. Read more...

Photo: Junior utility player Stephany LaRosa echoed that there is a sentiment of trust among the players that allows the team to capitalize when it counts. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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