LOS ANGELES — The Kentucky softball team is in Los Angeles for an NCAA Super Regional. The Wildcats, who went 3-1 last weekend to win their Regional, are making their second consecutive Super Regional and third in the last four years.
UK is seeded 14th in the 64-field NCAA Tournament and is 47-16 on the season, while No. 3 UCLA is 51-6. Kentucky is looking for its first-ever trip to the Women’s College World Series and the Bruins, who have won 11 NCAA titles, are looking to make their first World Series appearance since they won it all in 2010.
Kentucky is 0-4 all-time against UCLA, with the last meeting in 2012. The first meeting came in an early season tournament in Las Vegas, while the two teams also played a three-game series in Los Angeles to open the 2012 campaign.
Tonight’s first game, which begins at 8 p.m. ET, along with tomorrow’s second game at 3 p.m. and third game, if necessary, at 6 p.m. will be broadcast on ESPNU. Updates and more can also be found on Twitter at @UKsoftball.
As the Wildcats prepare for tonight’s first game against the Bruins, here are some links to look at before tonight’s first pitch:
Lexington Herald-Leader, Jerry Tipton: Victory at UCLA would be game-changer for UK softball
Lexington Herald-Leader, Jerry Tipton: Kentucky softball team faces true dynasty in UCLA
Louisville Courier-Journal, Kyle Tucker: Kentucky softball heads to UCLA thinking World Series
UKathletics.com Preview: No. 14 Softball Faces No. 3 UCLA in NCAA Super Regional
UKathletics.com Photo Gallery: Practice at UCLA’s Easton Stadium
Cat Scratches Feature: Joiner setting the tone for UK behind the plate
