UC San Diego Softball Sweeps UC Davis Doubleheader in Davis Behind Strong Pitching and Early Offense

Two wins on April 11, 2025, move Tritons to 8-9 in Big West play

UC San Diego’s softball team swept a Big West Conference doubleheader at UC Davis on April 11, 2025, winning 4-1 in the opener and 9-1 in five innings in the nightcap at La Rue Field in Davis, California. The results improved the Tritons to 10-24 overall and 8-9 in conference play at the time, while UC Davis fell to 12-28 overall and 6-11 in Big West games.

The sweep was shaped by two complete-game performances and a second game in which UC San Diego produced runs in every inning it batted. The doubleheader also marked a step forward in the season series between the programs, with UC San Diego improving to 8-6 in the all-time matchup at the time of the games.

Game 1: Caldwell works seven as Tritons manufacture four runs

In the opener, UC San Diego built separation with a four-run output supported by steady pitching from India Caldwell. Caldwell completed all seven innings, allowing one earned run on five hits while striking out four. UC Davis’ scoring was limited to a single run, and the Tritons played error-free defense.

Offensively, Lily Hermosillo drove in two runs and recorded an extra-base hit, while Ryanna Alano contributed two hits, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored. Haley Garcia added two hits, an RBI and a stolen base as UC San Diego combined situational hitting with pressure on the bases.

Game 2: Tritons score in every inning and end it early

The second game was decided quickly as UC San Diego plated nine runs across the first five innings, triggering the run rule. The Tritons’ attack included a home run by Zara Wasserman, part of an eight-hit performance for UC San Diego. Morgan Eng set the tone at the top of the order by scoring twice and stealing a base, while Alexa DeMarse added an RBI and contributed defensively with two assists.

In the circle, freshman Callie Christian delivered her first collegiate complete game, allowing two hits and one earned run over five innings. UC Davis committed seven errors in the game, a factor that compounded the pressure created by UC San Diego’s early scoring and aggressive pace.

Key verified takeaways

• UC San Diego won both games by holding UC Davis to a combined two runs across 12 innings.
• Both Triton starters threw complete games, limiting the need for bullpen innings.
• UC San Diego’s second-game scoring in all five offensive innings created an early, decisive margin.

Final scores: UC San Diego 4, UC Davis 1; UC San Diego 9, UC Davis 1 (5 innings).