Halfway through Pac-12 play, the tone of UCLA softball has changed. The coaches and players talk less about inconsistency than they did earlier in the season, when the Bruins had lost four games in a row for the first time since 2013. Read more...
Photo: Junior shortstop Delaney Spaulding has been a key factor in the UCLA softball teams recent turn around – helping the Bruins win eight of their last nine games. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)
After completing a three-game sweep of Stanford on Monday, No. 13 UCLA softball (26-11-1, 7-3-1 Pac-12) got off to a slow start against Cal State Northridge (23-17, 3-3 Big West) Wednesday evening. Read more...
Photo: Johanna Grauer fired seven scoreless frames to shut down CSUN. The sophomore struck out seven and only let up four hits and one walk on her way to pitching a complete game shutout. With Wednesday’s win, the Bruins have won eight of their last nine. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)
The past 10 matchups against Cal State Northridge have been kind to UCLA softball, as the Bruins lead the series 9-1 since 2001, with five shutouts and a run differential of +54. Read more...
Photo: Senior outfielder Allexis Bennett was key in the UCLA softball team’s narrow 2-1 win against Stanford, and will look to lead the team against CSUN with fellow senior infielder Mysha Sataraka. (Ken Shin/DailyBruin)
Two weeks into April, UCLA softball has begun to rewrite the script on what had the makings of a less-than-ideal season. For the first two months, the Bruins’ immense potential was hampered by inconsistency in the circle and the field. Read more...
Photo: Senior shortstop Delaney Spaulding went 2-for-3 at the plate Monday night against Stanford, posting a single, double and two RBI. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)
After exploding offensively for a victory in the series opener, UCLA softball remained hot Sunday night against Stanford. The No. 15 Bruins (24-11-1, 6-3-1 Pac-12) jumped out to an early lead and continued to pile on runs, eventually defeating the Cardinal 8-0 (13-19, 0-8 Pac-12) via the mercy rule after six innings. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Allexis Bennett is tied for the team lead in hits with 51. She had two Saturday night. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)
The new scoreboard at Easton Stadium had an eventful first night Saturday, as the Bruins and the Cardinal combined for 22 runs. No. 15 UCLA (23-11-1, 5-3-1 Pac-12) won a thriller against Stanford (13-18, 0-7 Pac-12), rallying from behind in the bottom of the sixth to win 13-9. Read more...
Photo: Senior Mysha Sataraka went 3-for-3 at the plate Saturday against Stanford, netting a career-high five RBI. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)
After starting the season off with a No. 7 national ranking, UCLA softball slowly fell down the ladder, landing as low as No. 16 in the USA Today poll. Read more...
Photo: Junior shortstop Delaney Spaulding headlines an offense that has gained consistency over the past few weeks. Spaulding has recorded a hit in five of her last six games. (Daniel Alcazar/Photo editor)
