Coach Kelly Inouye-Perez has long talked about “Bruin magic.” And on the path to its eventual Women’s College World Series exit, No. 9 seed UCLA made its fair share of clutch moves when it mattered most. Read more...
Photo: Junior utility Megan Grant stands with a bat in her hands. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated June 1 at 10:50 p.m. OKLAHOMA CITY – One out away from the end of the Bruins’ season, the story was written for NFCA First Team All-American juniors third baseman Jordan Woolery and first baseman Megan Grant – nicknamed “the Bruin Bombers” – to save UCLA’s run toward a national title. Read more...
Photo: No. 9 seed UCLA softball walks out of the dugout and prepares to shake hands with No. 7 seed Tennessee after losing 5-4 on a walk-off single. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)
Bats often go silent under the bright lights and towering expectations of the postseason. But when two of the top pitchers in the country – All-American selections NiJaree Canady and junior Taylor Tinsley – face off on softball’s biggest stage, coaches have to resort to other tactics to get runners across the plate. Read more...
Photo: No. 9 seed UCLA softball lines up at home plate after falling 3-1 to No. 12 seed Texas Tech in its second game of the Women’s College World Series. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)
After redshirt sophomore catcher/utility Alexis Ramirez hit a go-ahead two-run home run to left field in the bottom of the fourth inning, Devon Park reverberated with cheers, chants and songs from the Bruin dugout. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student outfielder Jessica Clements celebrates at second base after hitting a double in the opening round of the Women’s College World Series. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated May 28 at 10:50 p.m. The winningest program in collegiate softball history is returning to the site of champions. Sporting the nation-lead in Women’s College World Series appearances and wins – with 33 and 12, respectively – No. Read more...
Photo: Junior pitcher and NFCA Third Team All-American Taylor Tinsley reaches back and prepares to pitch the ball to home plate. (Isabella Appell/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated May 28 at 11:05 p.m. After winning back-to-back games to clinch the Columbia super regional, No. 9 seed UCLA softball (54-11, 17-5 Big Ten) will face No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore pitcher/outfielder Kaitlyn Terry celebrates as she she trots home after hitting a home run. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo Editor)
This post was updated May 26 at 11:15 p.m. UCLA is the most storied softball program by most metrics – but especially when it comes to Oklahoma City. Read more...
Photo: Coach Kelly Inouye-Perez coaches on the field at Easton Stadium. (Edward Ho/Daily Bruin)
