2024 UCLA Softball Reading List
Preseason Articles and Interviews
- "How UCLA softball plans to 'level up' mentally after shocking collapse" by Thuc Nhi Nguyen, LA Times (Feb. 4, 2024)
- "UCLA softball ready to 'level up and compete again'" by Haley Sawyer, Southern California News Group (Feb. 7, 2024)
- "UCLA softball gears up for season with reshaped coaching staff and roster" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (Feb. 8, 2024)
- "UCLA softball shakes off last season, readies for Friday's season opener" by Ava Abrishamchian, Daily Bruin (Feb. 7, 2024)
- WATCH: Head Coach Kelly Inouye-Perez joins Daron Sutton on Perfect Game TV (Dec. 14, 2023) ... Skip to the 19:40 mark.
- "D1Softball: UCLA Fall Report" by Brady Vernon, D1Softball (Dec. 22, 2023)
- "Big Things Bruin in Westwood" by Fastpitch News' "In The Circle" podcast, interview by Eric Lopez (Jan. 11, 2024)
- WATCH: "Bruin Insider Show - Maya Brady" by UCLA Athletics (Jan. 17, 2023)
- "Softball's history in the Olympics and its legacy in inspiring others" by Ava Abrishamchian, Daily Bruin (Jan. 18, 2024)
- "Bruins Display Pitching, Lineup Depth in Fall Ball Scrimmage" by UCLA Athletics (Oct. 23, 2023)
Features
- WATCH: Sharlize Palacios joins Jenna Becerra on BLEAV Softball (Feb. 22, 2024)
- WATCH: Taylor Tinsley joins Jenna Becerra and Amanda Lorez of D1Softball (March 13, 2024)
Tournament Recaps (Feb. 9 - March 3)
- "Charting the Storm: UCLA Softball's Opening Weekend" by Tara Henry, Softball America (Feb. 12, 2024)
- "UCLA softball scores first two-day win of season, beats out future Big Ten foes" by Felicia Keller, Daily Bruin (Feb. 24, 2024)
- "UCLA softball bests No. 5 Tennessee, wins four of five in Mary Nutter Classic" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (Feb. 26, 2024)
- "UCLA softball holds Michigan scoreless, falls to Florida at Judi Garman Classic" by Nicole Augusta, Daily Bruin (March 2, 2024)
- "Meoño's return ignites UCLA softball's comeback victory" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (March 4, 2024)
Utah Series Articles (March 8-10)
- "UCLA softball moves past tournament adversity to face Utah in conference opener" by Sam Garcia, Daily Bruin (March 7, 2024)
- "UCLA softball opens conference play with victory over Utah" by Sam Garcia, Daily Bruin (March 9, 2024)
- "UCLA softball beats Utah and wins first series of the season" by Matthew Niiya, Daily Bruin (March 10, 2024)
- "Maya Brady ties career high as UCLA softball sweeps Utah" by Sam Garcia, Daily Bruin (March 11, 2024)
- "UCLA softball secures walk-off win over Rutgers in mid-week game" by Matthew Niiya, Daily Bruin (March 13, 2024)
- "Tuesday Trends: Sanders hot bat, UCLA pitching duo, Florida offense" by Brady Vernon, Softball America (March 12, 2024)
Rutgers, LMU Double-Header Articles (March 12-16)
- "Jadelyn Allchin delivers clutch plays for UCLA softball, cementing status as core player" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (March 15, 2024)
Washington Series (March 22-24)
- "UCLA softball records win in final game of series loss against Washington" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (March 26, 2024)
Oregon Series (March 28-29)
- "UCLA softball wins second Pac-12 series with two wins over Oregon" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (March 30, 2024)
- Ramsey Suarez postgame interview with D1Softball's Shelly Carlin, Twitter (March 28, 2024)
Oregon State Series (April 5-7)
- "Despite series victory over Oregon State, UCLA softball drops Sunday matchup" by Felicia Keller, Daily Bruin (April 8, 2024)
Cal State Fullerton/California Series (April 9-12)
- "It's the fall of the Titans as UCLA softball shuts out Cal State Fullerton" by Matthew Niiya, Daily Bruin (April 10, 2024)
- "UCLA softball will look to defeat California batters with help from Kaitlyn Terry" by Samantha Garcia, Daily Bruin (April 11, 2024)
- "Pitcher Taylor Tinsley leads UCLA softball win over California" by Jack Nelson, Daily Bruin (April 13, 2024)
Stanford Series (April 19-21)
- "Tinsley rises to stardom in UCLA's sweep of Stanford " by Brady Vernon, Softball America (April 21, 2024)
- "Taylor Tinsley powers UCLA softball's weekend sweep over Stanford" by Nicole Augusta, Daily Bruin (April 22, 2024)
Long Beach State/Arizona Series (April 23-28)
- "UCLA softball uses 7-run inning to complete comeback against Arizona" by Haley Sawyer, L.A. Daily News (April 28, 2024)
- "UCLA softball closes epic Pac-12 rivalry with thrilling win over Arizona on Senior Day" by Andrés Soto, Los Angeles Times (April 28, 2024)
- "Senior Day runs solidify largest comeback win in UCLA softball history" by Felicia Keller, Daily Bruin (April 29, 2024)
- "UCLA's Historic Comeback Leads to Series Win Over Arizona" by Shelly Carlin, D1Softball (April 28, 2024)
- "UCLA softball beats Arizona in 5 innings to kick off rivalry weekend" by Haley Sawyer, L.A. Daily News (April 26, 2024)
- "No. 6 UCLA softball beats No. 20 Arizona in five-inning walk-off victory" by Matthew Niiya, Daily Bruin (April 27, 2024)
- "UCLA softball falls to Arizona in four-run six inning, ties series" by Samantha Garcia, Daily Bruin (April 28, 2024)
- "UCLA softball to face Arizona on Senior Weekend" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (April 25, 2024)
- "UCLA softball beats Long Beach as Sharlize Palacios hits 11th home run of season" by Caleb Kim, Daily Bruin (April 24, 2024)
CSUN/Arizona State Series (April 30-May 5)
- "UCLA softball sweeps Arizona State to clinch last-ever Pac-12 regular season title" by Samantha Garcia, Daily Bruin (May 6, 2024)
- "UCLA softball pitcher Mackenzie Ficke sees 1st Division I start in win over CSUN" by Caleb Kim, Daily Bruin (May 4, 2024)
Pac-12 Softball Tournament (May 8-11)
- "UCLA softball wins last-ever Pac-12 tournament, avenging last year's loss to Utah" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (May 11, 2024)
- "UCLA softball survives scare from rival Arizona, secures spot in Pac-12 final" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (May 10, 2024)
- "Kaitlyn Terry throws shutout to send UCLA softball to Pac-12 tournament semifinals" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (May 9, 2024)
- "All-conference honorees lead No. 1 seed UCLA softball into final Pac-12 tournament" by Nicole Augusta, Daily Bruin (May 7, 2024)
NCAA Regionals (May 17-19)
- "UCLA softball secures spot in regional final with comeback win over Virginia Tech" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (May 18, 2024)
- "UCLA softball's comeback kids advance to regional final" by Aaron Heisen, L.A. Daily News (May 18, 2024)
- "Balanced UCLA softball beats Grand Canyon, advances to super regional" by Andrés Soto, Los Angeles Times (May 19, 2024)
- "UCLA softball routs Grand Canyon, advances to NCAA Super Regionals" by Aaron Heisen, L.A. Daily News (May 19, 2024)
- "Run-ruling Grand Canyon a 2nd straight time, UCLA softball moves to super regional" by Samantha Garcia, Daily Bruin (May 19, 2024)
- "Sharlize Palacios, UCLA softball rout Grand Canyon in NCAA regional opener" by Aaron Heisen, L.A. Daily News (May 17, 2024)
- "In NCAA tournament rematch, UCLA softball shuts out Grand Canyon" by Matthew Niiya, Daily Bruin (May 17, 2024)
- "UCLA values experience, good and bad, for Women's College World Series" by Aaron Heisen, L.A. Daily News (May 16, 2024)
- "'Like a war beginning' for Megan Grant, UCLA" by Terry Bernal, San Mateo Daily Journal (May 16, 2024)
- "UCLA softball earns No. 6 seed, will host Los Angeles Regional to start NCAA Tournament" by Haley Sawyer, L.A. Daily News (May 12, 2024)
- "UCLA softball to seek redemption against Grand Canyon to open NCAA play" by Matthew Niiya, Daily Bruin (May 14, 2024)
- "Transition Game: Jaquez Gets Green Light to Join UCLA Softball" by Rhiannon Potkey, D1Softball (May 15, 2024)
- "Gabriela Jaquez becomes dual athlete, joins softball roster ahead of NCAA regional" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (May 13, 2024)
- "UCLA softball adds basketball player Gabriela Jaquez to roster" by Haley Sawyer, L.A. Daily News (May 14, 2024)
NCAA Super Regionals (May 23-25)
- "Taylor Tinsley shines, leading UCLA past Georgia and into Women's College World Series" by Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times (May 24, 2024)
- "UCLA softball downs Georgia to advance to Women's College World Series" by Haley Sawyer, L.A. Daily News (May 24, 2024)
- "UCLA softball downs Georgia to make 32nd Women's College World Series trip" by Matthew Niiya, Daily Bruin (May 24, 2024)
- "UCLA secured 32nd WCWS trip with victory over Georgia" by Tara Henry, Softball America (May 25, 2024)
- "Maya Brady and UCLA defeat Georgia, move to cusp of Women's College World Series" by Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times (May 23, 2024)
- "UCLA softball opens Super Regional series with shutout of Georgia" by Haley Sawyer, L.A. Daily News (May 23, 2024)
- "UCLA softball records win over Georgia in first game of NCAA super regional" by Samantha Garcia, Daily Bruin (May 23, 2024)
- "Sharlize Palacios helps UCLA softball peak as Super Regional play begins with Georgia" by Aaron Heisen, L.A. Daily News (May 22, 2024)
- "UCLA softball prepares for rematch against Georgia at NCAA super regional" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (May 22, 2024)
Women's College World Series (May 30-June 7)
- "How mental performance coach Armando Gonzalez helped UCLA softball find its edge" by Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times (May, 29, 2024)
- "Jordan Woolery's homer helps UCLA beat Alabama in Women's College World Series opener" by Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times (May 30, 2024)
- "Travel ball to Women's College World Series: Quartet returns to Oklahoma as Bruins" by Matthew Niiya, Daily Bruin (May 29, 2024)
- "Women's College World Series: UCLA all smiles after Game 1 win" by Jenni Carlson, L.A. Daily News (May 31, 2024)
- "Jordan Woolery powers UCLA in Women's College World Series opener" by Jenni Carlson, L.A. Daily News (May 31, 2024)
- "UCLA softball, Woolery strike down Alabama in Women's College World Series opener" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (May 30, 2024)
- "'Her last ride': Maya Brady leads UCLA into Women's College World Series" by Haley Sawyer, L.A. Daily News (May 31, 2024)
- "How UCLA softball leveled up to return to the Women's College World Series" by Haley Sawyer, L.A. Daily News (May 29, 2024)
- "Why UCLA basketball star Gabriela Jaquez joined the Bruins' softball team" by Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times (May 29, 2024)
- "Young pitchers star for UCLA softball's Women's College World Series run" by Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times (May 26, 2024)
- "Star pitcher Taylor Tinsley continues to shine from Georgia to Westwood" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (May 26, 2024)
- "UCLA softball utility Savannah Pola makes rise in play ahead of world series" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (May 27, 2024)
- "How UCLA softball plans to 'level up' mentally after shocking collapse" by Thuc Nhi Nguyen, LA Times (Feb. 4, 2024)
- "UCLA softball ready to 'level up and compete again'" by Haley Sawyer, Southern California News Group (Feb. 7, 2024)
- "UCLA softball gears up for season with reshaped coaching staff and roster" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (Feb. 8, 2024)
- "UCLA softball shakes off last season, readies for Friday's season opener" by Ava Abrishamchian, Daily Bruin (Feb. 7, 2024)
- WATCH: Head Coach Kelly Inouye-Perez joins Daron Sutton on Perfect Game TV (Dec. 14, 2023) ... Skip to the 19:40 mark.
- "D1Softball: UCLA Fall Report" by Brady Vernon, D1Softball (Dec. 22, 2023)
- "Big Things Bruin in Westwood" by Fastpitch News' "In The Circle" podcast, interview by Eric Lopez (Jan. 11, 2024)
- WATCH: "Bruin Insider Show - Maya Brady" by UCLA Athletics (Jan. 17, 2023)
- "Softball's history in the Olympics and its legacy in inspiring others" by Ava Abrishamchian, Daily Bruin (Jan. 18, 2024)
- "Bruins Display Pitching, Lineup Depth in Fall Ball Scrimmage" by UCLA Athletics (Oct. 23, 2023)
Features
- WATCH: Sharlize Palacios joins Jenna Becerra on BLEAV Softball (Feb. 22, 2024)
- WATCH: Taylor Tinsley joins Jenna Becerra and Amanda Lorez of D1Softball (March 13, 2024)
Tournament Recaps (Feb. 9 - March 3)
- "Charting the Storm: UCLA Softball's Opening Weekend" by Tara Henry, Softball America (Feb. 12, 2024)
- "UCLA softball scores first two-day win of season, beats out future Big Ten foes" by Felicia Keller, Daily Bruin (Feb. 24, 2024)
- "UCLA softball bests No. 5 Tennessee, wins four of five in Mary Nutter Classic" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (Feb. 26, 2024)
- "UCLA softball holds Michigan scoreless, falls to Florida at Judi Garman Classic" by Nicole Augusta, Daily Bruin (March 2, 2024)
- "Meoño's return ignites UCLA softball's comeback victory" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (March 4, 2024)
Utah Series Articles (March 8-10)
- "UCLA softball moves past tournament adversity to face Utah in conference opener" by Sam Garcia, Daily Bruin (March 7, 2024)
- "UCLA softball opens conference play with victory over Utah" by Sam Garcia, Daily Bruin (March 9, 2024)
- "UCLA softball beats Utah and wins first series of the season" by Matthew Niiya, Daily Bruin (March 10, 2024)
- "Maya Brady ties career high as UCLA softball sweeps Utah" by Sam Garcia, Daily Bruin (March 11, 2024)
- "UCLA softball secures walk-off win over Rutgers in mid-week game" by Matthew Niiya, Daily Bruin (March 13, 2024)
- "Tuesday Trends: Sanders hot bat, UCLA pitching duo, Florida offense" by Brady Vernon, Softball America (March 12, 2024)
Rutgers, LMU Double-Header Articles (March 12-16)
- "Jadelyn Allchin delivers clutch plays for UCLA softball, cementing status as core player" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (March 15, 2024)
Washington Series (March 22-24)
- "UCLA softball records win in final game of series loss against Washington" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (March 26, 2024)
Oregon Series (March 28-29)
- "UCLA softball wins second Pac-12 series with two wins over Oregon" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (March 30, 2024)
- Ramsey Suarez postgame interview with D1Softball's Shelly Carlin, Twitter (March 28, 2024)
Oregon State Series (April 5-7)
- "Despite series victory over Oregon State, UCLA softball drops Sunday matchup" by Felicia Keller, Daily Bruin (April 8, 2024)
Cal State Fullerton/California Series (April 9-12)
- "It's the fall of the Titans as UCLA softball shuts out Cal State Fullerton" by Matthew Niiya, Daily Bruin (April 10, 2024)
- "UCLA softball will look to defeat California batters with help from Kaitlyn Terry" by Samantha Garcia, Daily Bruin (April 11, 2024)
- "Pitcher Taylor Tinsley leads UCLA softball win over California" by Jack Nelson, Daily Bruin (April 13, 2024)
Stanford Series (April 19-21)
- "Tinsley rises to stardom in UCLA's sweep of Stanford " by Brady Vernon, Softball America (April 21, 2024)
- "Taylor Tinsley powers UCLA softball's weekend sweep over Stanford" by Nicole Augusta, Daily Bruin (April 22, 2024)
Long Beach State/Arizona Series (April 23-28)
- "UCLA softball uses 7-run inning to complete comeback against Arizona" by Haley Sawyer, L.A. Daily News (April 28, 2024)
- "UCLA softball closes epic Pac-12 rivalry with thrilling win over Arizona on Senior Day" by Andrés Soto, Los Angeles Times (April 28, 2024)
- "Senior Day runs solidify largest comeback win in UCLA softball history" by Felicia Keller, Daily Bruin (April 29, 2024)
- "UCLA's Historic Comeback Leads to Series Win Over Arizona" by Shelly Carlin, D1Softball (April 28, 2024)
- "UCLA softball beats Arizona in 5 innings to kick off rivalry weekend" by Haley Sawyer, L.A. Daily News (April 26, 2024)
- "No. 6 UCLA softball beats No. 20 Arizona in five-inning walk-off victory" by Matthew Niiya, Daily Bruin (April 27, 2024)
- "UCLA softball falls to Arizona in four-run six inning, ties series" by Samantha Garcia, Daily Bruin (April 28, 2024)
- "UCLA softball to face Arizona on Senior Weekend" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (April 25, 2024)
- "UCLA softball beats Long Beach as Sharlize Palacios hits 11th home run of season" by Caleb Kim, Daily Bruin (April 24, 2024)
CSUN/Arizona State Series (April 30-May 5)
- "UCLA softball sweeps Arizona State to clinch last-ever Pac-12 regular season title" by Samantha Garcia, Daily Bruin (May 6, 2024)
- "UCLA softball pitcher Mackenzie Ficke sees 1st Division I start in win over CSUN" by Caleb Kim, Daily Bruin (May 4, 2024)
Pac-12 Softball Tournament (May 8-11)
- "UCLA softball wins last-ever Pac-12 tournament, avenging last year's loss to Utah" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (May 11, 2024)
- "UCLA softball survives scare from rival Arizona, secures spot in Pac-12 final" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (May 10, 2024)
- "Kaitlyn Terry throws shutout to send UCLA softball to Pac-12 tournament semifinals" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (May 9, 2024)
- "All-conference honorees lead No. 1 seed UCLA softball into final Pac-12 tournament" by Nicole Augusta, Daily Bruin (May 7, 2024)
NCAA Regionals (May 17-19)
- "UCLA softball secures spot in regional final with comeback win over Virginia Tech" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (May 18, 2024)
- "UCLA softball's comeback kids advance to regional final" by Aaron Heisen, L.A. Daily News (May 18, 2024)
- "Balanced UCLA softball beats Grand Canyon, advances to super regional" by Andrés Soto, Los Angeles Times (May 19, 2024)
- "UCLA softball routs Grand Canyon, advances to NCAA Super Regionals" by Aaron Heisen, L.A. Daily News (May 19, 2024)
- "Run-ruling Grand Canyon a 2nd straight time, UCLA softball moves to super regional" by Samantha Garcia, Daily Bruin (May 19, 2024)
- "Sharlize Palacios, UCLA softball rout Grand Canyon in NCAA regional opener" by Aaron Heisen, L.A. Daily News (May 17, 2024)
- "In NCAA tournament rematch, UCLA softball shuts out Grand Canyon" by Matthew Niiya, Daily Bruin (May 17, 2024)
- "UCLA values experience, good and bad, for Women's College World Series" by Aaron Heisen, L.A. Daily News (May 16, 2024)
- "'Like a war beginning' for Megan Grant, UCLA" by Terry Bernal, San Mateo Daily Journal (May 16, 2024)
- "UCLA softball earns No. 6 seed, will host Los Angeles Regional to start NCAA Tournament" by Haley Sawyer, L.A. Daily News (May 12, 2024)
- "UCLA softball to seek redemption against Grand Canyon to open NCAA play" by Matthew Niiya, Daily Bruin (May 14, 2024)
- "Transition Game: Jaquez Gets Green Light to Join UCLA Softball" by Rhiannon Potkey, D1Softball (May 15, 2024)
- "Gabriela Jaquez becomes dual athlete, joins softball roster ahead of NCAA regional" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (May 13, 2024)
- "UCLA softball adds basketball player Gabriela Jaquez to roster" by Haley Sawyer, L.A. Daily News (May 14, 2024)
NCAA Super Regionals (May 23-25)
- "Taylor Tinsley shines, leading UCLA past Georgia and into Women's College World Series" by Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times (May 24, 2024)
- "UCLA softball downs Georgia to advance to Women's College World Series" by Haley Sawyer, L.A. Daily News (May 24, 2024)
- "UCLA softball downs Georgia to make 32nd Women's College World Series trip" by Matthew Niiya, Daily Bruin (May 24, 2024)
- "UCLA secured 32nd WCWS trip with victory over Georgia" by Tara Henry, Softball America (May 25, 2024)
- "Maya Brady and UCLA defeat Georgia, move to cusp of Women's College World Series" by Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times (May 23, 2024)
- "UCLA softball opens Super Regional series with shutout of Georgia" by Haley Sawyer, L.A. Daily News (May 23, 2024)
- "UCLA softball records win over Georgia in first game of NCAA super regional" by Samantha Garcia, Daily Bruin (May 23, 2024)
- "Sharlize Palacios helps UCLA softball peak as Super Regional play begins with Georgia" by Aaron Heisen, L.A. Daily News (May 22, 2024)
- "UCLA softball prepares for rematch against Georgia at NCAA super regional" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (May 22, 2024)
Women's College World Series (May 30-June 7)
- "How mental performance coach Armando Gonzalez helped UCLA softball find its edge" by Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times (May, 29, 2024)
- "Jordan Woolery's homer helps UCLA beat Alabama in Women's College World Series opener" by Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times (May 30, 2024)
- "Travel ball to Women's College World Series: Quartet returns to Oklahoma as Bruins" by Matthew Niiya, Daily Bruin (May 29, 2024)
- "Women's College World Series: UCLA all smiles after Game 1 win" by Jenni Carlson, L.A. Daily News (May 31, 2024)
- "Jordan Woolery powers UCLA in Women's College World Series opener" by Jenni Carlson, L.A. Daily News (May 31, 2024)
- "UCLA softball, Woolery strike down Alabama in Women's College World Series opener" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (May 30, 2024)
- "'Her last ride': Maya Brady leads UCLA into Women's College World Series" by Haley Sawyer, L.A. Daily News (May 31, 2024)
- "How UCLA softball leveled up to return to the Women's College World Series" by Haley Sawyer, L.A. Daily News (May 29, 2024)
- "Why UCLA basketball star Gabriela Jaquez joined the Bruins' softball team" by Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times (May 29, 2024)
- "Young pitchers star for UCLA softball's Women's College World Series run" by Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times (May 26, 2024)
- "Star pitcher Taylor Tinsley continues to shine from Georgia to Westwood" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (May 26, 2024)
- "UCLA softball utility Savannah Pola makes rise in play ahead of world series" by Matthew Royer, Daily Bruin (May 27, 2024)