Softball Drops Season Finale at No. 13 Stanford
May 7, 2013 The Santa Clara softball team had nine hits and jumped out to an early lead but couldn’t hold on and fell at No. 13 Stanford, 11-3, in six... [full story]
Softball Game At Stanford Moves to 6 pm
May 6, 2013 Santa Clara will play its final softball game of the season at No. 16 Stanford on Tues., May 8 in Palo Alto. [full story]
Broncos Rally For Doubleheader Split On Senior Day
May 5, 2013 The Santa Clara Broncos softball team rallied from a 4-1 deficit in game two and defeated San Diego 5-4 for a split of their Sunday doubleheader.... [full story]
Broncos Snap Losing Skid Behind Ciara Gonzales shutout
May 4, 2013 Freshman Ciara Gonzales tossed her first career shutout allowing just three San Diego hits and the Broncos snapped a 13-game losing streak with a... [full story]
EYEBRONCO: Bronco Weekly Sports Wrap May 1
May 1, 2013 In this week’s edition of the Bronco Weekly Sports Wrap, Lauren Matheson takes you around the Misison Campus and get all the latest news in... [full story]
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May 7, 2013 - Softball
Softball Drops Season Finale at No. 13 Stanford
The Santa Clara softball team had nine hits and jumped out to an early lead but couldn’t hold on and fell at No. 13 Stanford, 11-3, in six innings on Tuesday night in their final game of the season.
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May 6, 2013 - Softball
Softball Game At Stanford Moves to 6 pm
Santa Clara will play its final softball game of the season at No. 16 Stanford on Tues., May 8 in Palo Alto.
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May 5, 2013 - Softball
Broncos Rally For Doubleheader Split On Senior Day
The Santa Clara Broncos softball team rallied from a 4-1 deficit in game two and defeated San Diego 5-4 for a split of their Sunday doubleheader. San Diego took game one 6-0.
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May 4, 2013 - Softball
Broncos Snap Losing Skid Behind Ciara Gonzales shutout
Freshman Ciara Gonzales tossed her first career shutout allowing just three San Diego hits and the Broncos snapped a 13-game losing streak with a 1-0 win in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday.
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May 1, 2013 - Softball
EYEBRONCO: Bronco Weekly Sports Wrap May 1
In this week’s edition of the Bronco Weekly Sports Wrap, Lauren Matheson takes you around the Misison Campus and get all the latest news in Bronco athletics.
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May 2, 2013 - Softball
Bronco Softball Hosts Final PCSC Games This Weekend; Senior BBQ After Sunday's Doubleheader at Alumni Park
Santa Clara (6-43 overall, 3-17 PCSC) returns to the Mission Campus for its final PCSC series on May 4-5, facing San Diego in a four-game set. First pitch for both doubleheaders is set for 12 p.m. with the second game each day slated for 2 pm.
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Apr 30, 2013 - Baseball
Parking Advisory for Weekend Baseball and Softball
In anticipation of the San Jose Earthquakes home soccer game on campus on Saturday, May 4 at 1pm, the Santa Clara Athletic department is announcing changes to parking locations for Saturday.
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Apr 28, 2013 - Softball
Softball Falls at Utah Valley, Hosts San Diego to Close Out PCSC
Santa Clara Softball hit the road one last time for PCSC games, facing Utah Valley in a four-game set. The Wolverines swept the series with scores of 9-1, 3-1, 5-0 and 4-1.
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Apr 24, 2013 - Softball
Softball Travels to Utah Valley for Last PCSC Road Games
Santa Clara Softball hits the road one last time for PCSC games at Utah Valley, April 26-27. First pitch is set for 11 a.m. PT on both days. Santa Clara, (6-39 overall, 3-13 PCSC) is looking to snap a nine-game losing skid, dating back to the Broncos 6-3 win at CSU Bakersfield on April 7.
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Apr 20, 2013 - Softball
Broncos Fall in Day 2 Doubleheader to End Four-Game Series with BYU
Santa Clara softball dropped the second doubleheader in a row to visiting BYU. Game scores were 3-0 and 11-0 in favor of the Cougars. Santa Clara drops to 6-39, 3-13 in PCSC. They hit the road for a four-game series at Utah Valley on April 27 and 28, with first pitch at 11 a.m. PT.
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Apr 19, 2013 - Softball
Softball Drops Doubleheader to BYU
Santa Clara softball fell 3-0 in both games Friday afternoon at the SCU Softball Field. The Broncos fall to 6-37, 3-11 in PCSC play. BYU returns to play another doubleheader, Saturday, April 20th at 12 p.m. against the Broncos.
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Apr 17, 2013 - Softball
Softball Falls at Cal, Returns to PCSC Play vs. BYU
Santa Clara struggled to find rhythm against No. 10 California Wednesday afternoon, falling 5-0 at Levine-Fricke Stadium. The Broncos drop to 6-35 overall, 3-9 in PCSC action. Santa Clara welcomes Brigham Young to the Mission Campus on April 19-20, with both days featuring 12 p.m. double-headers.
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Apr 14, 2013 - Softball
Softball Drops Four-Game Series at Saint Mary's; Looks Ahead to Non-League Game at Cal
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Apr 8, 2013 - Softball
Softball Travels to Saint Mary's to Continue PCSC Competition
Santa Clara softball heads north to Saint Mary's on April 13-14 for 12 p.m. doubleheaders on both days. Santa Clara (6-30, 3-5 PCSC) has previously faced the Gaels this season, falling 4-0 at home on Feb. 24.
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Apr 11, 2013 - Softball
EYEBRONCO: Bronco Weekly Sports Wrap April 11
In this week’s edition of the Bronco Weekly Sports Wrap, co-hosts John Nash and Lauren Matheson talk the latest in Bronco athletics, including men’s basketball’s College Invitational Championship.
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Apr 7, 2013 - Softball
Broncos Snap Losing Streak, Beat CSUB in Final Game of Four-Game Series
Santa Clara traveled to CSU Bakersfield this weekend, winning the final game in the four-game series 6-3 to end the weekend 3-1. On Saturday, the Broncos fell 3-1 and 5-4, and the first game Sunday ended 4-2 in favor of the Roadrunners.
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Apr 3, 2013 - Softball
Softball Falls at San Jose State, Hits the Road for PCSC Action at CSU Bakersfield
Santa Clara fell to San Jose State 4-0 Wednesday afternoon in a non-conference game at SJSU Field. Santa Clara falls to 5-27 overall, 3-25 in non-PCSC play.
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Apr 1, 2013 - Softball
Broncos Travel to San Jose State for Non-Conference Duel
Santa Clara Softball takes a break from PCSC play this Wednesday, April 3, when they travel to local San Jose State for a 3 p.m. game.
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Apr 3, 2013 - Softball
Carissa Theis Named PCSC Pitcher of the Week
Carissa Theis was named the PCSC Pitcher of the Week after a very strong performance for the Broncos this past weekend against Loyola Marymount.
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Mar 30, 2013 - Softball
Broncos Walk Off With Doubleheader Sweep
Santa Clara Softball ended its 8-game losing streak in a big way on Saturday sweeping a doubleheader from the LMU Lions. The Broncos won game one 3-2 and took game two 4-3 in eight innings. Santa Clara moves to 5-26 on the year while LMU slipped to 21-18. Both teams are now 2-2 in PCSC play.
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Mar 29, 2013 - Softball
Broncos Drop Pair of Extra Innings Games to Open PCSC Play
Santa Clara Softball opened PCSC play with the first half of a four game set on Friday at the SCU Softball Field and dropped the first two games to LMU in extra innings. LMU took game one, 2-1, in 10 innings and won game two, 5-3, in eight innings. The Broncos slipped to 3-25 on the year while LMU upped its record to 21-16.
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Mar 27, 2013 - Softball
Softball Opens PCSC Play; Hosts LMU in Four-Game Series
Santa Clara Softball opens PCSC play at home this Friday and Saturday, March 29 and 30, welcoming LMU. Both days feature double-headers that start at 12 p.m.
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Mar 24, 2013 - Softball
Softball Plays in Wolfpack Classic In Reno, Nev.
Reno, Nev. – The Santa Clara softball team traveled to Reno to participate in the Wolfpack Classic, hosted by University of Nevada-Reno March 23-24. Santa Clara tangled with Idaho State and Nevada on both days and while the Broncos put up a fight they were unable to come away with victories.
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Mar 19, 2013 - Softball
Bronco Softball Heads to Reno for Wolfpack Classic
The Santa Clara softball team travels to Reno, Nev. this weekend to take on Idaho State and Nevada. They meet Idaho State at 10 a.m. and Nevada at 12:30 p.m. on March 23, and then again the next day, with the first game at 10 a.m. against Idaho State and a finale against Nevada at 3 p.m.
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Mar 16, 2013 - Softball
Broncos Drop Two Final Games vs. UCSB
Santa Clara, Calif. – Broncos’ pitcher Carissa Theis allowed just three hits in her second sterling pitching performance in two days, but the Broncos failed to score and dropped the second game of a doubleheader 1-0 to UC Santa Barbara on Saturday.
The Gauchos also won the first game, 10-1, behind a 12-hit attack. Santa Clara falls to 3-20 on the season while UCSB improves to 19-8.
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Mar 15, 2013 - Softball
Bronco Softball Shutouts UCSB in Extra Innings
Santa Clara, Calif. – Carissa Theis notched her first win of the season pitching eight shutout innings and the Broncos snapped a nine-game losing steak with a 1-0 victory over UC Santa Barbara on Friday afternoon. The Broncos improved to 3-18 with the walk off win while dropping the Gauchos to 17-8. The teams will play a double header Saturday beginning at 9 a.m.
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Mar 13, 2013 - Softball
Softball Set to Host UCSB in Three-Game Series
Santa Clara, Calif. – The Santa Clara softball team returns home to host a three-game series with UC Santa Barbara on Fri. March 15 at 3p.m. The teams will finish the series on Sat. March 16 with a double-header slated to start at 9 a.m.
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Mar 10, 2013 - Softball
Softball Plays In Mizuno Classic At Oklahoma State
Stillwater, Okla. - Santa Clara fell in all five games at the Mizuno Classic, hosted by Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla. The Broncos move to 2-18 on the season, and return home for three-game series with UC Santa Barbara on March 15 and 16.
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Mar 6, 2013 - Softball
Softball Heads to Stillwater, Okla. to Compete in the Mizuno Classic
The Santa Clara Softball team heads to the Midwest this weekend to Stillwater, Okla., to play in five games in the Mizuno Classic. The Broncos join Cleveland State, Northern Iowa and the host, Oklahoma State, for the weekend tournament.
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Mar 3, 2013 - Softball
Softball Can't Withstand Late Sac State Rally, Loses 4-3
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — In the final day of action hosting Sacramento State (8-5), Santa Clara fell to the Hornets 4-3 in a late-game comeback from the visitors. Sacramento State moves to 8-5, and the Broncos fall to 2-13. Santa Clara hits the road next, heading to Oklahoma State for a tournament March 8-10.
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Mar 2, 2013 - Softball
Softball Drops Two to Visiting Sac State
In the first day of action hosting Sacramento State, Santa Clara fell twice Saturday. Game one ended in a 6-2 decision for the Hornets, who also took game two by a final of 3-2.
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Mar 1, 2013 - Softball
Softball Welcomes Sacramento State for 3-Game Series
Santa Clara hosts a three-game series with Sacramento State this weekend, starting with a doubleheader Saturday, March 2, with the first pitch scheduled for 11 a.m. The two teams will return to the field Sun., March 3 for the final game of the series at 11 a.m.
The Broncos (2-9 overall, 0-0 PCSC) are looking to continue their recent momentum, coming off a 3-2 win over St. John’s (N.Y.). Freshman starter Ciara Gonzales worked effectively into the sixth inning and Stephanie Fisher and Jordan Newell each tripled as part of a three-run Santa Clara fifth, leading the Broncos to a comeback win on Feb. 25 at the SCU Softball Field.
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Feb 25, 2013 - Softball
Santa Clara Softball Finishes Strong, Rallying to Beat St. John's
Freshman starter Ciara Gonzales worked effectively into the sixth inning and Stephanie Fisher and Jordan Newell each tripled as part of a three-run Santa Clara fifth, leading the Broncos to a 3-2 comeback win over visiting St. John’s.
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Feb 24, 2013 - Softball
Briana Rios Leads Broncos Past Bengals; SCU Hosts St. John's Monday at 2 p.m.
Sophomore lefty Briana Rios (Modesto, Calif. / Central Catholic) pitched six-plus scoreless innings in relief to lead Santa Clara University past visiting Idaho State University 4-3 on Sunday at the 2013 SCU Bronco Classic.
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Feb 22, 2013 - Softball
Matadors Rally to Top Broncos in Softball Friday Afternoon
Santa Clara University’s softball team was in position to pick up its first win of the year Friday afternoon at its own SCU Bronco Classic, shutting out Cal State Northridge through five innings before the Matadors rallied for a 7-3 victory.
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Feb 20, 2013 - Softball
Softball Set to Host the 2013 Santa Clara University Bronco Classic
The Santa Clara University softball program will be hosting its annual Bronco Classic this weekend – the first time the event will take place primarily on SCU’s Mission campus.
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Feb 17, 2013 - Softball
Aggies Claim Six-Inning Victory Over Broncos
The Santa Clara University softball team played UC Davis tough through three innings, but the Aggies came away with a 14-1, six-inning victory over the Broncos on Sunday at the 2013 Stanford Nike Invitational Tournament.
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Feb 16, 2013 - Softball
Bronco Softball Drops Pair Saturday at Stanford's Nike Invitational
The Santa Clara University softball team was denied its first win of the season after falling to CSU Northridge 5-0 and UC Davis 7-2 on Saturday at the 2013 Stanford Nike Invitational Tournament.
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Feb 14, 2013 - Softball
Nationally Ranked Cardinal Too Much for Broncos
No. 20 Stanford scored in four of the five innings played against visiting Santa Clara on Wednesday night to methodically build up an 8-0 lead by the bottom of the fifth.
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Feb 13, 2013 - Softball
Kelly Scribner is Ready to Play Ball
Recently SantaClaraBroncos.com (SCB) had the chance to catch up with junior first baseman, Kelly Scribner (KS). As a sophomore she started in 52 of the team’s 54 games and hit in the heart of Santa Clara’s batting order. This will be her third season playing for the Bronco’s softball team and first season playing on their new home turf.
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Feb 12, 2013 - Baseball
EYEBRONCO: Bronco Weekly Sports Wrap for Feb. 12, 2013
In the Feb. 12, 2013 edition of the Bronco Weekly Sports Wrap, cohosts John Nash and Lauren Matheson bring you the latest including an inside look into Bronco baseball which opens its season Fri., Jan. 15 at home vs. Seattle.
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Feb 12, 2013 - Softball
Bronco Softball Plays No. 20 Stanford Wednesday; CSUN and UC Davis This Weekend
Santa Clara will matchup with No. 20 Stanford at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the Cardinal’s Boyd & Jill Smith Family Stadium.
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Feb 9, 2013 - Softball
Capacity Crowd on Hand for Opening of SCU Softball Field
A new era began for Santa Clara University’s softball program this afternoon, with ‘Opening Day’ 2013 being held at the team’s brand-new on-campus facility, the SCU Softball Field.
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Feb 7, 2013 - Softball
Softball ‘Opening Day’ Nearing a Sell Out! Broncos to Host First-Ever Game at the Brand New On-Campus SCU Softball Field Saturday at 11 a.m.
Saturday, February 9, 2013 marks a significant moment in Santa Clara University softball history. The team, the athletic department and the campus community will be celebrating ‘Opening Day’ at the University's brand new on-campus softball facility.
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Jan 29, 2013 - Baseball
2013 SCU Baseball and Softball Tickets Available for Purchase Online!
Santa Clara University is happy to announce to all, especially Bronco fans, families, alums and visiting opponents, they can now purchase season and single-game tickets for all SCU baseball and softball games for the upcoming 2013 season.
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Jan 18, 2013 - Softball
Softballs Jessica Turner is Excited for the Season and a Hometown Return to Oklahoma
Junior all-star pitcher Jessica Turner, who led Santa Clara’s pitching staff in the 2012 season, looks forward for the team’s trip to her home state of Oklahoma. In addition, this will be the first season the Broncos (SCB) will play on their new home field on the Mission Campus. Turner (JT) is hopeful that the team will be able to carry over last seasons success, as well as bring in an even larger crowd to their home games.
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Jan 15, 2013 - Softball
Join Us! Celebrate Our Newly Built Softball Stadium; Crab Feed Registration Available Online
Please join us in the celebration of our newly built Bronco Softball Stadium at Kickoff Weekend for SCU Softball! February 9-10, 2013.
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Jan 15, 2013 - Baseball
Bronco Weekly Sports Wrap Jan. 15, 2013
This week’s edition of the Bronco Weekly Sports Wrap previews the beginning of the Spring sports seasons. A number of sports begin practice and then play in the coming weeks. Hosts John Nash and Lauren Matheson also give you an inside look into the latest news from the Mission Campus.
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Jan 9, 2013 - Softball
SCU Softball’s Winter Camp Saturday, Jan. 19 Nearing Capacity; Reserve Your Spot Today
There is still time to register for Santa Clara University Softball’s 2013 Winter Camp, which will be held on Saturday, Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bellomy Field on Santa Clara’s campus.
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Jan 4, 2013 - Softball
SCU Softball to Host 2013 ‘Opening Day’ at New Stadium Saturday, Feb. 9!
The 2013 Santa Clara University softball schedule has been announced and includes 25 games at the recently constructed Santa Clara Bronco Softball Stadium, beginning with a doubleheader Saturday, Feb. 9 against Pacific.
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Dec 12, 2012 - Softball
Support Bronco Softball Today Through SCU's Dugout Club!
Santa Clara’s softball team is proud to announce its newly formed Dugout Club. The goal of the Dugout Club is to get supporters of the program from alumni, current and alumni parents, friends of the program both community and organizations to join the Dugout Club. The Dugout Club gifts go directly to the softball program's operating budget and will be used to help fund team travel, equipment purchases, new uniforms and costs associated with recruiting.
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Dec 10, 2012 - Baseball
Santa Clara's Jessica Turner and Powell Fansler Recap Experience at NCAA Leadership Forum
Recently two Santa Clara athletes, Powell Fansler and Jessica Turner attended the NCAA’s National Leadership Forum in Dallas, Texas. The two Santa Clara representatives were two of just 300 NCAA athletes selected to attend the event.
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Dec 4, 2012 - Softball
Bay Area Softball Standouts Choose Santa Clara University
A trio of outstanding student-athletes - each homegrown players from right here in the Bay Area - have signed National Letters of Intent to attend Santa Clara University and play softball for the Broncos in 2013-14.
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Nov 7, 2012 - Softball
Santa Clara Intends To Play On New Softball Field, Pending Approvals From City, PCSC
The Santa Clara University softball team intends to play all home games during the 2013 season on the new softball field adjacent to the Leavey Center, pending approvals from the Pacific Coast Softball Conference and the City of Santa Clara. Santa Clara informed the Bronco softball team of this at Wednesday’s practice.
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Dec 4, 2012 - Women's Soccer
EyeBronco: Bronco Weekly Sports Wrap for Dec. 4, 2012
The final Bronco Weekly Sports Wrap of the 2012 calendar year features hosts John Nash and Lauren Matheson. This week's addition takes an inside look at the NCAA Leadership Forum with Baseball's Powell Fansler and Softball's Jessica Turner. Also, see Santa Clara University's new television commercial which features Santa Clara Athletics.
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Sep 25, 2012 - Softball
SCU's EyeBronco Channel Previews New Softball Facility
John Nash '13 interviews Santa Clara University Athletic Director Dan Coonan and Santa Clara Softball's head coach Lisa Mize about the new softball facility on campus.
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Sep 20, 2012 - Softball
Offseason Conditioning Helps SCU Softball Prepare for Upcoming Fall Schedule
In order to prepare themselves for the upcoming season, and to build on the program’s recent success, the Broncos have been working hard this summer in anticipation of initiating fall practice.
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Sep 13, 2012 - Softball
New Field and New Conference on the Horizon for SCU Softball
The Santa Clara University softball program will not only be practicing in a brand new on-campus field soon, the WCC has also announced it has added the sport for 2014.
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Aug 6, 2012 - Softball
Ashley Haney: My First Season with the Broncos
I am very excited for school to start up. SCU has been the perfect fit for me. I can’t wait to get back with my teammates to start preparing for our upcoming season on our new field!
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Jul 16, 2012 - Softball
West Coast Conference To Sponsor Softball in 2014
The West Coast Conference recently announced the approval of sponsoring softball, which will initiate in 2014.
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Jul 10, 2012 - Softball
SCU Softball Players Gain Professional Experience Through Summer Internships
Being a student-athlete is not an easy task. Handling morning work-outs, afternoon practices, study hall and a demanding college course load requires determination, discipline and long hours of hard work both on and off the field.
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Jul 10, 2012 - Softball
Eleven of SCU Softball’s 19 Student-Athletes Honored for Academic Achievement
Graduating senior Kristin Welsh became a four-time PCSC Honor Roll award winner as the league announced its list of 2012 academic award winners on Tuesday,
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Jul 9, 2012 - Softball
SCU’s Jaymi Bautista-Geiger Shines in International Championship Play
Santa Clara University’s Jaymi Bautista-Geiger hit .462 with three doubles, while striking out 22 batters in 24 innings inside the circle at the 2012 Scotiabank Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship.
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Jun 27, 2012 - Softball
PHOTOS & VIDEO: Santa Clara's New On Campus Softball Facility
Construction is underway on the Mission campus for a brand new facility for the Santa Clara University softball team.
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Jun 25, 2012 - Softball
Leaving a Legacy
Knight’s career and the legacy her teammates have left behind is a testament to their resolve.
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Jun 25, 2012 - Softball
Congrats to All Bronco Student-Athletes Who Graduated This Past Weekend! (CHECK OUT ALL THEIR GRADUATION PHOTOS!)
Congratulations to all Santa Clara University graduates this past weekend!
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Jun 8, 2012 - Softball
SCU’s Jaymi Bautista-Geiger Preps for National Team Play at Canadian Open
Santa Clara University’s Jaymi Bautista-Geiger will represent Peru in the upcoming 2012 Scotiabank Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship.
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May 11, 2012 - Softball
Santa Clara Softball Has Three Players Garner All-PCSC Honors
Senior Briana Knight, sophomore Stephanie Fisher and junior Alyssa Jepsen all drew praise from the league’s coaches.
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May 2, 2012 - Softball
No. 19 Stanford Tops Santa Clara; Broncos Conclude 2012 Season
The Santa Clara University softball team finished the 2012 season with a road game at No. 19 Stanford Tuesday night.
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May 1, 2012 - Softball
SCU Takes On No. 19 Stanford Tonight in Season Finale
The Santa Clara University softball team wraps up its 2012 season tonight, facing No. 19 Stanford in Palo Alto at 6 p.m.
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Apr 29, 2012 - Softball
SCU's Briana Knight Enjoys Seven-RBI Game On Senior Day
SCU celebrated the careers of seniors Briana Knight and Kristin Welsh Sunday with a 10-5 victory in Game One of its regular-season home finale, splitting a doubleheader with CSU Bakersfield.
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Jun 15, 2012 - Cross Country
Congrats to All Bronco Student-Athletes Who Graduated This Past Weekend! (CHECK OUT ALL THEIR GRADUATION PHOTOS!)
Congratulations to all Santa Clara University graduates this past weekend, especially the many Bronco student-athletes who are finishing their time on the Mission Campus. The Bronco student-athletes wore a special sash that said they are a Bronco student-athlete.
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Apr 28, 2012 - Softball
Senior Kristin Welsh Provides Go-Ahead RBI in PCSC Victory Saturday
SCU softball got ‘Senior Weekend’ off to a good start. The Broncos used a go-ahead RBI single from senior Kristin Welsh and solid pitching from sophomore Jessica Turner to beat visiting CSU Bakersfield 8-5.
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Apr 24, 2012 - Softball
Senior Weekend for Bronco Softball, Join Us for the Post-Game BBQ Sunday
Santa Clara University and the Bronco softball program will be honoring a pair of outstanding student-athletes and four-year letterwinners this weekend.
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Apr 23, 2012 - Softball
Future Looks Promising for Briana Rios and Bronco Softball
For Briana Rios and the Santa Clara University softball team, adversity is no stranger. The Broncos found their selves in many precarious spots this season, and often times they called on Rios to come in and shut the door.
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Apr 23, 2012 - Softball
SCU Softball, Head Coach Lisa Mize Announce Signing of Arizona Standout Ciara Gonzales
Santa Clara University and head softball coach Lisa Mize have received a signed National Letter of Intent from Ciara Gonzales (Chandler, Ariz./Mountain Pointe High School).
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Apr 22, 2012 - Softball
St. Mary’s Takes PCSC Series from Santa Clara Softball
Santa Clara University’s softball team was terrific in the opening stages of Sunday’s Pacific Coast Softball Conference (PCSC) doubleheader against visiting St. Mary’s.
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Apr 21, 2012 - Softball
Kelly Scribner’s Late-Inning Homer Lifts Broncos in Split with Gaels
Kelly Scribner hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the bottom of the sixth inning to power Santa Clara University’s softball team to a 3-2 victory over league rival St. Mary’s.
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Apr 20, 2012 - Softball
SCU Softball Ready for Back-to-Back Home Series
John Nash checks in with Santa Clara University's softball program and speaks with Alyssa Jepsen, Jamie Wallis and head coach Lisa Mize.
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Apr 18, 2012 - Softball
SCU Softball Drops 10-2 Decision to Nation’s No. 1, Cal
The unanimous pick atop the national polls, No. 1 Cal, handed Santa Clara a 10-2 defeat Wednesday afternoon in Berkeley.
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Apr 15, 2012 - Softball
Santa Clara Softball Drops Another Extra-Inning Game to USD; Suffer Series Sweep
Similar to Saturday's doubleheader, San Diego was able to rally back and claim a 10-inning affair against visiting Santa Clara in Game Two, allowing the Toreros to post a four-game series sweep.
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Apr 14, 2012 - Softball
League-Leading USD Rallies to Steal Doubleheader from Santa Clara
Homestanding San Diego scored two runs in the bottom of the tenth inning to comeback and defeat visiting Santa Clara 3-2 in Pacific Coast Softball Conference (PCSC) action Saturday.
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Apr 12, 2012 - Softball
Carissa Theis Hurls Two-Hit Shutout and Santa Clara Homers Six Times in DH at Pacific
San Jose native and Leigh High School product Carissa Theis pitched a two-hit shutout to lead Santa Clara University's softball team to a 4-0 victory over the University of the Pacific Wednesday night
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Apr 10, 2012 - Softball
Immediate Impact: SCU Softball Freshman Catcher Breezy Bernard
Freshman Breezy Bernard has made an immediate impact for the Santa Clara University women’s softball team, starting at catcher in her first collegiate season. The Temecula, Calif. native recently took some time to do a Q/A for SantaClaraBroncos.com.
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Apr 10, 2012 - Softball
Six Road Games Will Test Santa Clara Softball This Week
Santa Clara University's softball team goes back to work this week, preparing for six road games, first a doubleheader at Pacific followed by a weekend PCSC series at USD.
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Apr 10, 2012
Bronco Weekly Sports Wrap: April 10, 2012
The Bronco Weekly Sports Wrap is hosted by John Nash and Lauren Matheson. This week's edition features interviews with men's tennis, women's water polo and softball.
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Apr 7, 2012 - Softball
SCU Softball Drops Close Games to Sacramento State
The Broncos softball team dropped two more tight games to Pacific Coast Softball Conference (PCSC) rival Sacramento State on Saturday.
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Apr 6, 2012 - Softball
Pitching Dominates Friday's Doubleheader in Sacramento
Santa Clara University's softball team was held to one run during Friday's series-opening doubleheader with Sacramento State. The two PCSC teams will continue the series on Saturday.
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Apr 4, 2012 - Softball
SCU Softball Aims For Conference Wins in Sacramento Friday and Saturday
Santa Clara University's softball team looks to build on a pair of recent conference wins when they continue PCSC play at Sacramento State Friday and Saturday.
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Apr 3, 2012 - Softball
Briana Knight Honored as PCSC Coastal Division Player of the Week
Bronco senior outfielder Briana Knight (Fairfield, Calif./Angelo Rodriguez HS) was named the Pacific Coast Softball Conference Coastal Division Player of the Week.
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Apr 1, 2012 - Softball
Briana Knight's Three-Run Homer Caps Improbable Comeback Win for SCU Softball
Briana Knight hit two homeruns during an improbable seven-run comeback victory, including a go-ahead three-run drive which gave Santa Clara a 9-7 victory over league-favorite LMU Sunday.
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Mar 31, 2012 - Softball
SCU Softball Stuns League-Favorite LMU in Conference Opener
Santa Clara scored five runs in the first inning and got an efficient complete-game pitching performance from true freshman Briana Rios to win its PCSC opener over LMU 6-2.
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Mar 28, 2012 - Softball
No. 13 Stanford Pulls Away from Santa Clara, 9-2
Alyssa Jepsen hit an RBI-double as part of a two-run third inning for Santa Clara, but homestanding and 13th-ranked Stanford responded with six runs in the third and fourth innings to go on and win 9-2.
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Mar 27, 2012 - Softball
SCU Softball Set to Battle No. 13 Stanford on Wednesday and PCSC Front Runner LMU This Weekend
The Broncos are gearing up for a big week, playing No. 13 Stanford Wednesday before opening up PCSC play against preseason league favorite LMU this weekend.
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Mar 25, 2012 - Softball
Santa Clara's Rally Falls Short against UC Riverside Sunday
Santa Clara University's softball team rallied from an early deficit but eventually fell to weekend host UC Riverside 7-4 Sunday.
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Mar 24, 2012 - Softball
Briana Knight Drives in Two, Breezy Bernard Doubles Twice as SCU Tops Brown 6-4
Senior Briana Knight got Santa Clara going with an RBI triple in the second inning and freshman Breezy Bernard hit two doubles as the Broncos defeated Brown 6-4 in softball action Saturday.
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Mar 23, 2012 - Softball
Santa Clara Edged by Brown and CSU at UCR Invitational
The Broncos dropped a tight 4-3 decision to Brown, then lost a 10-inning affair with Colorado State 3-2 at the UCR Tournament.
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Mar 20, 2012 - Softball
SCU Softball Preps for Southern California Trip, UCR Tournament
The Broncos head to Southern California to play four times at UC Riverside’s Tournament Friday through Sunday, March 23-25.
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Mar 20, 2012 - Softball
All-America Transfer Gives Us an Inside Look at SCU Softball: Alyssa Jepsen
It’s always an adjustment for transfers to be successful in their first year at a new university. But Alyssa Jepsen, last season an All-American shortstop and pitcher at the College of San Mateo, has immediately become SCU's leadoff hitter and everyday shortstop.
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Mar 17, 2012 - Softball
Iowa State Tops Santa Clara in Softball Saturday, 6-2
Kelly Scribner and Breezy Bernard hit RBI-doubles for Santa Clara, part of a two-run fourth inning, which put the Broncos in front, but it was Big 12 Conference member Iowa State rallying for a 6-2 victory Saturday.
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Mar 16, 2012 - Softball
Santa Clara-Iowa State Softball Will Play at 4 p.m. Saturday
Santa Clara will play Iowa State at 4 p.m. on Saturday at the 2012 Gael Classic in Moraga. Friday's opener and Sunday's games have been canceled.
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Mar 14, 2012 - Softball
SCU Softball Team Update; Iowa State and Cal Poly Next This Weekend
Four games this weekend await Santa Clara University's softball team in nearby Moraga, where the Broncos face Iowa State and Cal Poly.
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Mar 11, 2012 - Softball
Briana Knight’s Slam Lifts Santa Clara in Tournament Finale
Briana Knight hit a first-inning grand slam to power Santa Clara’s softball team to 5-2 victory over UC Santa Barbara.
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Mar 10, 2012 - Softball
Bronco Softball Edged by Gaels and Gauchos on Saturday
Carissa Theis kept visiting St. Mary’s off the scoreboard through five and the Broncos brought the go-ahead run to the plate in sixth, but the Gaels held on to win Saturday’s opener 2-0.
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Mar 7, 2012 - Softball
JMU Rallies, Claims Doubleheader Over Santa Clara
Santa Clara had a season-high 11 hits and led going into the sixth inning, but visiting James Madison rallied for a 9-5 victory in Game One of a midweek doubleheader. The Dukes were able to claim the sweep, with a 5-2 win in Game Two.
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Mar 5, 2012 - Softball
Broncos-Dukes to Play Doubleheader Wednesday Night; SCU Classic This Weekend
Santa Clara University’s softball team continues its busy stretch of local games by hosting James Madison University Wednesday night.
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Mar 4, 2012 - Softball
SCU Softball Wraps Up SJSU Super Series; Set to Host Doubleheader Wednesday
Jamie Wallis went 5 for 10 and Kelly Scribner drove in four runs over the weekend, but Santa Clara University softball was unable to come away with a victory at the SJSU Super Series.
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Mar 3, 2012 - Softball
Santa Clara Softball Just Misses Upset at San Jose State
Santa Clara University’s softball team dropped a 2-1 decision to local rival San Jose State Saturday on the first day of the ‘SJSU Super Series’ at Spartan Stadium.
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Mar 1, 2012 - Softball
Local Games Next for SCU Softball; Broncos to Play Nine Times in Nine Days
Santa Clara University’s softball team begins a stretch of playing nine games in eight days when they visit San Jose State’s Spartan Softball Stadium this weekend.
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Feb 26, 2012 - Softball
Carissa Theis Punches Out 13 as SCU Softball Wins Again
Carissa Theis struck out 13 and freshman Ashley Haney hit her second collegiate homerun to power Santa Clara University’s softball team past Seattle.
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Feb 25, 2012 - Softball
Team Effort, Freshmen Provide SCU Softball With Clutch Win
Freshman Ashley Haney came up with a two-RBI double in the eighth inning and classmate Briana Rios closed out Northern Colorado with three innings of one-hit softball.
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Feb 24, 2012 - Softball
Seattle Rallies Twice to Beat Santa Clara Softball In Extras
Santa Clara University’s softball team suffered a heartbreaking loss to Seattle University at the PCSC Crossover Tournament Friday morning.
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Feb 23, 2012 - Softball
Bronco Softball Excited About Their Weekend Games in Moraga
This weekend, the Broncos make the short trip to Moraga to play four games at the PCSC Crossover Tournament hosted by St. Mary's
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Feb 21, 2012 - Softball
Come Out to PAL Stadium For SCU Softball’s Home-Opener Today or Follow the Game Live Online
The Santa Clara University softball team is playing its home-opener today, Tuesday, February 21, at 4 p.m. against UC Davis.
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Feb 21, 2012 - Softball
UC Davis Escapes With 3-2 Victory, Spoiling SCU Softball’s Home-Opener
Breezy Bernard hit a game-tying double in the fourth and Stephanie Fisher rounded the bases with an inside the park homerun in the fifth, but Santa Clara (1-10) lost its home-opener to UC Davis 3-2 Tuesday.
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Feb 19, 2012 - Softball
Santa Clara Softball Wraps Up Play in Fresno; Bronco Home-Opener is Tuesday at 4 p.m.
The Santa Clara University softball team dropped a pair of games Sunday at the Fresno State Weekend Series. SCU will host UC Davis on Tuesday in the program's 2012 home-opener at PAL Stadium in San Jose.
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Feb 18, 2012 - Softball
SCU Softball Drops First Two at Fresno State’s ‘Weekend Series’
The Santa Clara University softball team dropped its first two games of the Fresno State Weekend Series at Bulldog Diamond on Saturday
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Feb 17, 2012 - Softball
Offense Has Been an Early-Season Spark for SCU Softball
The Santa Clara University softball team returns to the field Saturday and Sunday to compete at the Fresno State Weekend Series.
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Feb 12, 2012 - Softball
Santa Clara Drops Tough 5-4 Decision to Unbeaten UTEP
Santa Clara University’s softball team dropped its last game of the 2012 Hotel Encanto Invitational in the final moments, losing to UTEP 5-4.
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Feb 11, 2012 - Softball
Two Games Slip Away from Santa Clara Softball at Hotel Encanto Invitational
Junior College All-America transfer Alyssa Jepsen made her 2012 debut for Santa Clara and homered against tournament host New Mexico State.
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Feb 10, 2012 - Softball
Santa Clara Softball Tops Rival in Early-Season Tournament Play
The Santa Clara University softball team beat local rival St. Mary’s 12-10 today during tournament play at the 2012 Hotel Encanto Invitational hosted by New Mexico State.
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Feb 9, 2012 - Softball
Wallis Homers for Santa Clara in Season-Opening Setback to UTEP
UTEP spoiled the Broncos 2012 opener by scoring six times by the end of the second inning to win 11-3.
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Feb 6, 2012 - Softball
SCU Softball 'Opening Day' is Thursday, Feb. 9 in El Paso
The Broncos are preparing to face UTEP at 2 p.m. (PT) at the Miners’ Helen of Troy Field.
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Jan 27, 2012 - Softball
Stephanie Fisher and a Much-Improved SCU Softball Team Ready for 2012 Opener
As a freshman, Stephanie Fisher earned a spot in the starting lineup without delay, appearing No. 2 in the batting order from Opening Day
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Jan 14, 2012 - Softball
Bronco Softball Begins Spring Practice Today, Season-Opener is Feb. 9
Former Olympian and fourth-year head coach Lisa Mize has brought in an outstanding class of recruits for the new season.
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Dec 15, 2011 - Softball
Join Bronco Softball for the Annual Crab Feed on Friday, Feb. 3!
Santa Clara University athletics and the Bronco softball team invites you to a fun evening out with its players, coaches and friends of the program.
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Dec 13, 2011 - Softball
BYU to Join Pacific Coast Softball Conference, League Shifts to Seven Teams in 2013
BYU will play the 2012 season in the WAC before joining fellow WCC members Santa Clara, Loyola Marymount, San Diego and Saint Mary’s in the PCSC.
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Dec 5, 2011 - Softball
Senior Kristin Welsh Helps Lead SCU Softball Into 2012 Season
Kristin Welsh talks about the team’s fall results, the jam-packed spring schedule, and her favorite Bronco softball memory.
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Nov 15, 2011 - Softball
SCU Softball Signs Mitty's Chiara Biagini and Bishop Amat's Casandra Padilla
The Santa Clara softball program and Head Coach Lisa Mize received National Letters of Intent from two highly accomplished student-athletes.
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Nov 11, 2011 - Softball
SCU Softball Alumni Game Moved to Feb. 4, 2012
The Santa Clara University softball team’s annual Alumni Game has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at 12 noon.
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Nov 3, 2011 - Men's Basketball
Santa Clara Announces Mobile-Optimized Partnership with StatBroadcast
Santa Clara University will partner with StatBroadcast® Systems for its upcoming 2011-12 athletic events. Try it out tonight at the exhibition game with Ryerson at 7 pm in the Leavey Center!
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Nov 3, 2011 - Softball
SCU Broncos Announce 2012 Softball Schedule
The 2012 SCU softball schedule was announced and it includes seven non-conference tournaments and the always-challenging 20-game PCSC slate.
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Oct 24, 2011 - Softball
SCU Softball Raises and Donates $2,300 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The event has been an inspirational evening of healing and hope for local patients and families affected by blood cancer.
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Oct 14, 2011 - Softball
Fall Ball: Incoming Players Infuse New Energy Into Bronco Softball
October 4th marked the official start of Santa Clara University softball's fall season. The team welcomes eight new freshmen and two new transfers to it’s 2012 roster.
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Oct 13, 2011 - Softball
Team Up with Santa Clara Softball for Silicon Valley's Light the Night Walk on Sat., Oct. 22
Now entering its 13th year in the Silicon Valley, the Light The Night Walk has been an inspirational evening of healing and hope for local patients and families.
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Sep 19, 2011 - Softball
Bronco Softball Releases 2011 Fall Schedule, Practice Begins Oct. 4
The Santa Clara University softball team is gearing up for the new season and will officially begin fall practice on October 4.
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Jul 20, 2011 - Softball
Santa Clara Softball: Walk-On Tryout Announcement
The Santa Clara University softball team will host a meeting on Tuesday, September 20 at 3 p.m. for SCU students who plan to try-out for the 2011-12 team.
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Jun 29, 2011 - Softball
SCU Softball Lands 71 Percent of its Student-Athletes on Academic Honor Roll
The Santa Clara University softball program saw ten of its 14 eligible student-athletes post a cumulative GPA above 3.0.
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Jun 1, 2011 - Softball
Santa Clara Softball Adds Junior College All-American to Incoming Class of 2011-12
The Santa Clara University softball program and head coach Lisa Mize have received a National Letter of Intent from All-America shortstop Alyssa Jepsen.
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May 16, 2011 - Softball
Catherine Surane and Briana Knight Earn All-PCSC Honors
Santa Clara University juniors Catherine Surane (left) and Briana Knight (right) were named Pacific Coast Softball Conference All-Coastal Division Team players.
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May 8, 2011 - Softball
Briana Knight Finishes Season Hitting .413 for Santa Clara
Santa Clara University’s Briana Knight finished the 2011 season with a .413 batting average. The junior from Fairfield, Calif. went 31 for 75 with eight homeruns and 20 RBI.
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May 7, 2011 - Softball
Close Games Go to St. Mary’s in Softball Wins Over SCU
The homestanding St. Mary’s College Gaels swept a Saturday afternoon doubleheader over PCSC rival Santa Clara University. Game scores went 5-4 (8 innings) and 9-3; with SCU leading Game One in the seventh inning and Game Two being tied 3-3 in the sixth.
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May 4, 2011 - Softball
Video Feature on Incoming Softball Recruit Jaymi Bautista-Geiger
Back in November, the Santa Clara softball program announced the signing of six prep recruits who will attend the University this fall and play for the Broncos in 2012. One of those prized recruits is Elizabeth "Jaymi" Bautista-Geiger.
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May 3, 2011 - Softball
No. 10 Stanford Tops Santa Clara in Softball
The No. 10 Stanford University softball team downed Santa Clara University, 12-0, in five innings Tuesday, at Smith Family Stadium. It was the Cardinal’s home finale.
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May 3, 2011 - Softball
Bronco Softball Wraps Up 2011 Season This Week
The Santa Clara University softball team will wrap up its 2011 season this week, playing at No. 13 Stanford on Tuesday night, then matching up with Pacific Coast Softball Conference rival St. Mary’s over the weekend.
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May 1, 2011 - Softball
Santa Clara Softball Drops Heartbreaker in Home Finale
The Santa Clara University softball team wrapped up its 2011 home schedule with Senior Weekend; playing four games against Sacramento State University on the Broncos home field at West Valley College.
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Apr 30, 2011 - Softball
Hornets Edge Broncos in Softball Doubleheader Saturday
In a pair of hotly contested games that couldn’t have been any closer, Sacramento State hit a pair of late-inning homeruns that eventually allowed the Hornets a sweep over homestanding Santa Clara Saturday.
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Apr 27, 2011 - Softball
No. 9 Cal Softball Gets Past Santa Clara
The ninth-ranked University of California softball team scored five unearned runs, helping the Golden Bears to a 12-0 non-conference victory over visiting Santa Clara University on Wednesday afternoon.
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Apr 26, 2011 - Softball
Senior Weekend On Deck for Santa Clara Softball
It’s Senior Weekend for the Bronco softball program. SCU will be celebrating the careers of (pictured l-r) Jackie Nicora, Jenna Fong, Stephanie Smith and Amanda Edmonson on Sunday, May 1 against Sacramento State.
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Apr 23, 2011 - Softball
Short-Handed Broncos Swept In Saturday Doubleheader
Santa Clara University's softball team dropped both games of a Saturday afternoon doubleheader with Pacific Coast Softball Conference rival University of San Diego.
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Apr 22, 2011 - Softball
USD Tops Santa Clara in Softball, Series Resumes Saturday
The University of San Diego softball team ran its unbeaten streak to nine, sweeping host Santa Clara University in a doubleheader at West Valley College by scores of 11-2 and 8-2.
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Apr 19, 2011 - Softball
Santa Clara Softball Battles USD This Weekend in Saratoga
A weekend series against Pacific Coast Softball Conference (PCSC) rival University of San Diego is on deck for the Santa Clara University softball team, Friday and Saturday, April 22-23.
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Apr 17, 2011 - Softball
Jessica Turner Turns In Five Scoreless Innings, But LMU Rallies Over SCU
Freshman pitcher Jessica Turner threw five scoreless innings for Santa Clara University’s softball team, but visiting Loyola Marymount University rallied for a 4-1 victory in the finale of a four-game series.
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Apr 16, 2011 - Softball
Softball: LMU Takes Doubleheader from Santa Clara
Playing without all-conference outfielder and the league’s top hitter Briana Knight for the weekend, the Santa Clara University softball team dropped a pair of games to Loyola Marymount Saturday
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Apr 14, 2011 - Softball
Santa Clara Softball Plays Well in Home-Opener
All-league centerfielder Briana Knight hit a two-run homer and true freshman pitcher Jessica Turner provided a gutty performance from inside the circle, but Santa Clara was edged by Oregon State 4-3.
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Apr 13, 2011 - Softball
Pacific Claims Tuesday Night Game Versus Santa Clara
Jamie Wallis hit a solo homerun for Santa Clara Tuesday night against Pacific, but the Tigers won handily on their home field 11-1.
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Apr 11, 2011 - Softball
Santa Clara Softball Begins 13-game Homestand This Week
Coming off a pair of conference victories the Santa Clara University softball team will play six games this week, including the team’s home-opener at 12 noon on Thursday, April 14 against Oregon State.
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Apr 10, 2011 - Softball
SCU Softball Wins Again, Shutting Out Bakersfield 3-0
Santa Clara University improved to 2-2 in Pacific Coast Softball Conference play, using Jenna Fong’s complete-game shutout to beat Cal State Bakersfield 3-0 Sunday on the road.
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Apr 9, 2011 - Softball
Santa Clara Softball Wins PCSC Opener, 4-3 Over CSUB
Santa Clara softball won its conference opener 4-3 over Cal State Bakersfield Saturday afternoon on the road. Cleanup hitter, junior centerfielder Briana Knight, went 3-for-3, hitting her fourth homerun of the season and senior pitcher Jenna Fong went the distance to win her fourth game.
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Apr 6, 2011 - Softball
PCSC Play Begins for Santa Clara with Four Games in Bakersfield
SCU softball will play four games against Cal State Bakersfield this weekend, marking the opening weekend of PCSC play for both teams. Doubleheaders are scheduled for 12 noon on both Saturday and Sunday.
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Apr 6, 2011 - Softball
Wallis Has Winning Attitude
A graduate from nearby Lynnbrook High School in San Jose, Jamie Wallis has been contributing to the Bronco softball team in the field and at the plate in her sophomore season.
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Apr 4, 2011 - Softball
An Inside Look at SCU Softball: Senior Amanda Edmonson
This week, the women’s softball team looks to start off their conference campaign strong at Cal State Bakserfield. It will be the final season for senior Amanda Edmonson (Las Vegas, Nev./Silverado).
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Mar 29, 2011 - Softball
UC Davis Outlasts Santa Clara Softball
Santa Clara University and UC Davis played a tight game through five and a half innings, until the homestanding Aggies pushed in six runs in the bottom of sixth to come away with a 9-1 victory over SCU on Tuesday.
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Mar 26, 2011 - Softball
SCU Softball Will Not Play Until Tuesday Due to Rainouts
No games will be played on Saturday March 26, due to wet field conditions at the Aggie Stampede softball tournament hosted by UC Davis.
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Mar 24, 2011 - Softball
Rain Forces Schedule Change for SCU Softball in Davis
Due to inclement weather and wet field conditions, UC Davis has pushed Friday’s game schedule to Saturday at the Aggie Stampede tournament. Games on Sunday are to be determined.
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Mar 23, 2011 - Softball
Aggie Stampede Precludes Conference Play for SCU Softball
If weather permits, Santa Clara's softball team will face some tough competition in Davis this weekend.
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Mar 20, 2011 - Softball
Rain Washes Out Softball's Game Sunday
Heavy rains that swept through the Sacramento area overnight and into this morning have forced the cancellation of Sunday’s entire slate of Capital Classic Softball Tournament games.
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Mar 19, 2011 - Softball
SCU Softball Takes Loss to UIC Before Rain Stops Play at Capital Classic
Rain continues to cause cancellations at the Capital Classic softball tournament in Sacramento. Santa Clara’s morning game against Illinois-Chicago was halted after five innings and will go down as an 8-2 victory for UIC.
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Mar 18, 2011 - Softball
SCU Softball Rained Out In Both Games at Capital Classic in Sacramento
Santa Clara University's softball team was rained out of its games today against Sacramento State and Towson in the first day of the Capital Classic in Sacramento.
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Mar 15, 2011 - Softball
Capital Classic in Sacramento On Deck for SCU Softball
Santa Clara University’s softball team will travel to Sacramento to take part in the 2011 Capital Classic this weekend. SCU will play twice on Friday afternoon.
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Mar 13, 2011 - Softball
Complete Results of Santa Clara Bronco Softball Classic
Boise State won team championship honors at the 2011 Santa Clara Bronco Classic. Tournament host Santa Clara went 1-3 during the weekend, BSU was perfect at 5-0, extending its program-record winning streak to 12 games.
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Mar 13, 2011 - Softball
SCU Softball Completes Day Two of Bronco Classic
At the 2011 Santa Clara Bronco Softball Classic in Hayward Saturday morning, Boise State extended its winning streak to nine with a 5-0 victory over tournament host Santa Clara.
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Mar 11, 2011 - Softball
Santa Clara Wins at Its Own Softball Classic
The middle of the batting order supplied Santa Clara with four early runs and freshman ace Jessica Turner did the rest as the Broncos defeated Albany 4-3 in one of three games Friday night at the 2011 Santa Clara Bronco Classic in at the Alden E. Oliver Sports Park in Hayward.
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Mar 9, 2011 - Softball
2011 Santa Clara Bronco Classic This Weekend
The Santa Clara University softball team will be hosting the 2011 Bronco Classic this weekend at the Alden E. Oliver Sports Complex in Hayward.
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Mar 6, 2011 - Softball
SCU Softball Wins Three Times at Colorado State Classic
The Santa Clara University softball team went 3-2 at the Colorado State Classic over the weekend, scoring 37 runs and banging out 40 hits in five games.
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Mar 5, 2011 - Softball
Santa Clara Softball Wins Again, Tops Sacred Heart 8-6
Santa Clara University’s softball team continued its offensive onslaught at the Colorado State Classic in Fort Collins, beating Sacred Heart 8-6 Saturday morning.
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Mar 4, 2011 - Softball
Offense Sparks SCU Softball Victory in Fort Collins
Freshman Krista Jensen hit a walk-off double in the bottom of the seventh to lift Santa Clara past Sacred Heart 7-6 at the Colorado State University Classic Friday afternoon.
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Mar 2, 2011 - Softball
Ram’s Tournament in Fort Collins Next for Bronco Softball
The Santa Clara University softball team will play five games at the Colorado State University Classic in Fort Collins this weekend. The Broncos will open tournament play against Connecticut’s Sacred Heart University Friday at 11:15 a.m. (MT).
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Feb 27, 2011 - Softball
One Run Separates Santa Clara and No. 13 Oregon
Santa Clara freshman pitcher Jessica Turner held No. 13-ranked Oregon to one run, but the Ducks were able to come away with a 1-0 win over the Broncos in the final game of the Libby Matson Tournament in Stockton.
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Feb 26, 2011 - Softball
SCU Drops Game to Pacific, Plays No. 13 Oregon Sunday
Freshman Kelly Scribner homered for Santa Clara but the Broncos allowed nine first-inning runs in an 11-1 loss at Pacific Saturday.
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Feb 24, 2011 - Softball
Weather Changes SCU Softball's Schedule in Stockton This Weekend
The Santa Clara University softball team will play two games at the University of the Pacific’s Libby Matson Tournament in Stockton this weekend.
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Feb 20, 2011 - Softball
Bronco Softball Suffers Close Loss on Opening Day
Santa Clara University’s softball team nearly beat host San Jose State Sunday afternoon in the first game of a double-header at SJSU Field.
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Feb 17, 2011 - Softball
Santa Clara Softball Opens Season at SJSU; Sunday Double-Header at 12 noon
The Santa Clara University softball team opens its 2011 season this weekend, playing a double-header against local rival San Jose State University at SJSU Field on Sunday, February 20.
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Feb 14, 2011 - Softball
SCU Softball’s Annual Crab Feed This Saturday!
Reservations are available to attend the Santa Clara University softball program’s Crab Feed, the evening of Saturday, Feb. 19 at the American Legion Hall in Santa Clara.
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Feb 4, 2011 - Softball
Santa Clara Softball Fueled by Senior Leaders
Fourth-year catcher Stephanie Smith talks about the upcoming softball season and senior leadership
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Feb 4, 2011 - Softball
Junior Welsh Hopes to Lead Team Again
Junior infielder Kristin Welsh looks to follow up her stellar sophomore season with an even stronger showing in 2011.
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Jan 25, 2011 - Softball
SCU Freshmen Getting Initiated to Division I Athletics
The Bronco softball team has seven freshmen preparing to play their first collegiate games this spring. At least five practices per week, early-morning conditioning, along with responsibilities in the classroom are enough to keep anyone busy.
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Jan 18, 2011 - Softball
SCU Softball Working Hard for Season-Opener February 20
Hard work, sweat and early mornings, that’s what senior pitcher Jenna Fong mentioned about the first week of softball practice for the 2011 Santa Clara University Broncos.
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Jan 11, 2011 - Softball
Defense, Conditioning the Focus of Softball’s Preseason Training
The Santa Clara University softball team puts on cleats and gloves for the first time this week as official practice begins in preparation for the 2011 season.
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Dec 6, 2010 - Softball
Santa Clara Softball Announces 2011 Schedule
The Santa Clara University softball 2011 schedule was recently announced and it includes home games against Boise State, Oregon State and San Diego. The team’s official season-opener will be on Sunday, February 20 at San Jose State.
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Dec 6, 2010 - Softball
SCU Softball to Host Winter Prospect Camp on January 30
The Santa Clara University softball program will be holding a High School Prospect Day Camp on Sunday, January 30 on the SCU Campus.
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Dec 3, 2010 - Softball
Extra Effort and a Positive Attitude Keys Success for Knight
Briana Knight started in every game last year as a sophomore for the Broncos and was named to the 2010 PCSC All-Coastal Division First Team.
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Nov 22, 2010 - Softball
Bronco Softball Inks Accomplished Class for 2011-12
Santa Clara University softball head coach Lisa Mize announced the signing of six prep recruits who will attend Santa Clara and play for the Broncos in 2011-12.
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Nov 17, 2010 - Softball
Nicora Excited for Senior Season
Jackie Nicora who was named to the 2010 PCSC Academic Honor Roll and 2010 PCSC All-Coastal Division First Team, is excited for her final season playing softball for the Broncos.
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Oct 21, 2010 - Softball
Santa Clara Softball: Fall Training Underway
Santa Clara University's softball program has initiated its fall training, with a focus on teaching hitting philosophies and implementing the team's system.
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Aug 20, 2010 - Softball
Santa Clara Softball: Walk-On Tryout Announcement
The Santa Clara University softball team will host a meeting on Tuesday, September 21 at 3 p.m. for SCU students who plan to try-out for the 2010 team. A two-day on-field tryout is scheduled for Friday, September 24 at 3 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 25 at 9 a.m.
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Jul 28, 2010 - Softball
SCU Softball Rewarded for Academic Excellence, 12 Named to PCSC Honor Roll
Santa Clara University’s softball program and its student-athletes continue to be recognized for their outstanding academic accomplishments. Twelve Broncos were named to the Pacific Coast Softball Conference Honor Roll.
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May 17, 2010 - Softball
Knight, Nicora Named To PCSC All-Coastal Division First Team
Sophomore Briana Knight and junior Jackie Nicora, both starting outfielders for the Santa Clara softball team this season that played in every game this year, were recently named to the Pacific Coast Softball Conference All-Coastal Division First Team.
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May 10, 2010 - Softball
Megan Smith Named Second-Team ESPN/CoSIDA Academic All-District
Senior third baseman Megan Smith has been named to the ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District Second Team for the University Division of District 8. The senior from Salinas, Calif. carries a 3.93 cumulative GPA as an Economics major.
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May 9, 2010 - Softball
Santa Clara Splits With San Diego On Final Day Of 2010 Season
The Santa Clara softball team split a doubleheader with San Diego on the final day of the Broncos 2010 season, defeating the Toreros, 5-1, in the first game and falling, 4-1, in the second game.
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May 8, 2010 - Softball
San Diego Bests Broncos Twice In Doubleheader
The Santa Clara softball team nearly ruined San Diego's chance for a PCSC Championship birth, fighting the Toreros all the way to the end in today's first game of a doubleheader but ultimately losing, 6-5, and the second game, 4-0.
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May 6, 2010 - Softball
Softball Will Wrap Up Season This Weekend
The Santa Clara softball team will head to San Diego this weekend to finish off the 2010 season with two doubleheaders on Saturday and Sunday against the Toreros. The series is set to begin Saturday at noon on the campus of the University of San Diego. Sunday's games will also begin at noon.
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May 5, 2010 - Softball
Santa Clara Falls To Stanford, 7-0
The Santa Clara softball team dropped their final non-conference game of the season, falling, 7-0, on Thursday to Stanford at the Cardinal's Boyd & Jill Smith Family Stadium.
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