Tag: UCLA Softball

UCLA Bruins softball sweeps Oregon, to face Oregon State next

The Bruins face Oregon State next.

The UCLA Bruins softball team is on a roll. At 20-8, riding a three-game win streak, the Bruins have proven their worth at the #12 spot in the nation. With wins over previously-ranked Oregon, the Bruins are riding high.

At 6-2 in the Pac-12 standings, the Bruins rank third in their conference. Trailing only #22 Washington and #2 Stanford, the Bruins still have some tough competition to contend with in their pursuit of a Pac-12 title. 

This Friday, the Bruins have an opportunity to add to their in-conference win totals as they turn their attention to Oregon State. 

The Beavers, who sit at 15-19 on the season, should be a fairly easy opponent for the Bruins to best. With a winnable series in front of them, the Bruins must take advantage of their momentum. 

Stanford will be the true test for the Bruins this season. With their series set to tee off later this month, wins against the Cardinal would be massive.

But in the meantime, the Bruins need to take care of business on the road against Oregon State on Friday, where another series win could have them drawing even with Stanford in the Pac-12 standings.

Texas Softball: No. 5 Longhorns defeat No. 8 UCLA Bruins, 3-2

Texas softball made a statement in Top 10 win over UCLA.

Texas softball got off to a hot start on Friday. The No. 5 Longhorns earned a Top 10 victory over the No. 8 UCLA Bruins, 3-2. Continue reading “Texas Softball: No. 5 Longhorns defeat No. 8 UCLA Bruins, 3-2”

Liberty Knocks Out No. 2 UCLA, 2-1

If they defeat San Diego State University twice, they will advance to the first Super Regional in program history.

The Liberty Flames knocked out No. 2 seeded UCLA from the 2023 NCAA Women’s College World Series tournament in the Los Angeles Regionals bracket. Flames’ sophomore KC Machado hit a go-ahead single in the 7th and down went 12-time National Champion UCLA.

The Bruins lost to Grand Canyon University earlier during regionals and thus, the Flames delivered the death knell. This marks a tie for the highest seed ever ousted in regional play. This is also the first time since 2012 that UCLA didn’t make it out of its own hosted regional.

The Flames then defeated Grand Canyon University to make it to the regional final. This is the third time in program history the Flames have made it this far in the tournament. If they defeat San Diego State University twice, they will advance to the first Super Regional in program history. Liberty will take on San Diego State at 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Be sure to catch all the action in the 2023 Women’s College World Series here.

Tom Brady isn’t the only star athlete in the Brady family

Tom Brady took to Instagram today to congratulate his niece Maya for being named Softball America’s 2020 Freshman Player of the Year.

When sports fans hear the name “Brady” they immediately think about greatness and championships, thanks in large part to six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.

But, while the Buccaneers quarterback may be the most famous Brady in sports, he may have competition for that title within his own family once it’s all said and done. Brady’s niece, Maya Brady, is a standout softball player for UCLA, and the proud uncle took to Instagram today to boast about her being named Softball America’s 2020 Freshman Player of the Year.

Take a look.

For the record, Maya’s other uncle is two-time World Series champion Kevin Youkilis, who just so happened to win his titles with the Boston Red Sox.

Yeah, they’re a sports family for sure. Congrats to Maya!

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Oklahoma softball drops to No. 3 in USA TODAY Coaches Poll

Oklahoma softball (8-1) dropped one spot to No. 3 in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll.

After suffering their first loss of the season to unranked Long Beach State last weekend, Oklahoma softball (8-1) dropped one spot to No. 3 in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll.

No. 2 Washington suffered their first loss of the season over the weekend as well, losing to Alabama in a five-inning run-rule. Undefeated UCLA, the defending champions, jumped both Washington and Oklahoma to grab the No. 1 spot. The Sooners and Huskies meet up on Saturday at 12:30 p.m.

The Sooners salvaged what could have been a crippling loss to Long Beach State by turning around and beating then-No. 4 Arizona in extra-innings. The Wildcats fell one spot to No. 5.

Undefeated Texas follows Oklahoma at No. 4, three-loss Oklahoma State is at No. 14, and Texas Tech is the final Big 12 team to make the cut at No. 20.

The Sooners take the field next this Friday at 12:30 p.m. against Nebraska in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Cathedral City, CA.

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