Softball Recap: University Picks Up Fourth Consecutive Win

University extended their winning streak to four on Saturday, bumping them up to 6-1. Everything went their way against the Valencia Tigers as they made off with a 12-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won five contests by ten runs or more so far this season.

Carson Cruz - Babson was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jessica Hu, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Leighton Lee, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.

Trojans

Batting Average

03/07/26 vs Valencia	60%
03/07/26 vs Corona del Mar	56.5%
03/05/26 @ Ocean View	42.9%
03/03/26 vs Laguna Hills	45.5%
02/26/26 vs Ontario Christian	21.7%
+ 11 more games

University was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .600. The last time their batting average was this high was back in May of 2025.

As for Valencia, they moved to 3-2 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak. The matchup marked their lowest-scoring game so far this season.

On Valencia's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emma Schroeder, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI. That double marked the first that Schroeder has hit this season.

University wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 2-1 defeat against Trabuco Hills on the 10th. As for Valencia, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 14-2 loss against Katella on the 10th.