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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Catcher Julia Scardina (#28) swings away as the Utes take on No. 11 Oregon at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, on Friday, March 18, 2022.

Utah Softball Defeats UCLA to Take Pac-12 Championship

By Elijah Murray, Sports Writer May 18, 2023

  The Lady Utes are this year's softball Pac-12 champions! After starting the season with no expectations from the softball world, the Utes quietly developed a powerhouse throughout the season...

University of Utah softball player and sophomore Julia Scardina (28) bats during an NCAA dual meet against Stanford University at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on March 27, 2021.

Utah Softball Is Off to a Red Hot Start

By Elijah Murray, Sports Writer February 28, 2023

  The University of Utah softball team has been unstoppable in the three preseason tournaments they have participated in so far. Currently rocking an 11-4 record, the Utes have hit eight home...

Softball: Defense focal point for Utes

April 23, 2013

The Utes’ pitching and defense is predicated on the idea of allowing the opponent to connect with the ball to get quick outs. This differs from several teams in the Pac-12, including Oregon and Cal,...

Softball: Trojans steal series against Utes

April 22, 2013

Bottom of the eighth inning, score tied. One runner on second, two outs and Shelby Pacheco stepped to the plate. She was 0 for 3 on the day but still had a chance to end the game. Arizona State University...

Softball: Utes hope to match ASU offense

April 19, 2013

Life in the Pac-12 softball landscape is tough, but the Utes (19-23-1, 4-11 Pac-12) will face their toughest opponent to date this weekend. Utah will take on No. 2 Arizona State (38-5, 9-3) in a three-game...

Softball: Utes nail victory against USU

April 18, 2013

Delaying the game against Utah State only delayed the inevitable. After the weather pushed the game back a day, Utah (19-23-1) beat the Aggies (8-36) 14-3 in Logan on Wednesday. Utah’s 14 runs were...

Softball: Utah drops two of three games

April 15, 2013

The Utes’ problems with consistency continued over the weekend as they lost two of three games to the Oregon State Beavers in Corvallis, Ore. For the majority of both losses, Utah played from behind...

Softball: Utah hopes to bolster low spirits after loss

April 12, 2013

Spirits were low after Utah’s loss to Weber State University on Wednesday, but the Utes do not have time to dwell on the loss, as conference play continues. Utah (17-21-1, 3-9 Pac-12) will begin a three-game...

Softball: Kayce Nieto

April 11, 2013

PERSEVERANCE PAYS Freshman Kayce Nieto proves her value in every game, despite a hip injury Playing through pain is often a way to measure a player’s dedication. It shows an athlete’s toughness, what...

Softball: Utah wins first-ever softball Pac-12 series

April 8, 2013

For the first time since they joined the Pac-12, the Utes won a series over the weekend. Utah lost to the UCLA Bruins 6-4 in the teams’ first contest Saturday but then won 7-4 in the nightcap and concluded...