Photos: Arizona Wildcats' season ends in Super Regionals with loss at UCLA
The Arizona Wildcats came ready to play after a Game 1 rout at the hands of UCLA, but still fell short of avoiding elimination and advancing to the Women's College World Series. After plating two early runs, the Wildcats fell 3-2 in Los Angeles. Arizona finished the season with a 43-16 record.
Photos by Ringo Chiu for the Arizona Daily Star
Arizona, UCLA Super Regionals Game 2
Arizona Wildcats utility Ashleigh Hughes (28) a fly ball during an NCAA softball game between UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. UCLA won 3-2.
Arizona, UCLA Super Regionals Game 2
UCLA Bruins celebrate after defeated Arizona Wildcats during an NCAA softball game between UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. UCLA won 3-2.
Arizona, UCLA Super Regionals Game 2
Arizona Wildcats starting pitcher Taylor McQuillin (18) throws the ball during an NCAA softball game between UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. UCLA won 3-2.
Arizona, UCLA Super Regionals Game 2
Arizona Wildcats outfielder Alyssa Palomino (32) celebrates after tagging out UCLA Bruins infielder Kylee Perez (8) during an NCAA softball game between UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. UCLA won 3-2.
Arizona, UCLA Super Regionals Game 2
Arizona Wildcats celebrate after the first inning during an NCAA softball game between UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. UCLA won 3-2.
Arizona, UCLA Super Regionals Game 2
Arizona Wildcats starting pitcher Taylor McQuillin (18) throws the ball during an NCAA softball game between UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. UCLA won 3-2.
Arizona, UCLA Super Regionals Game 2
Arizona Wildcats starting pitcher Taylor McQuillin (18) throws the ball during an NCAA softball game between UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. UCLA won 3-2.
Arizona, UCLA Super Regionals Game 2
UCLA Bruins starting pitcher Rachel Garcia (00) throws the ball during an NCAA softball game between UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. UCLA won 3-2.
Arizona, UCLA Super Regionals Game 2
Arizona Wildcats infielder Malia Martinez (17) shares words with teammates pitcher Taylor McQuillin (18) and outfielder Alyssa Palomino (32) during an NCAA softball game between UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. UCLA won 3-2.
Arizona, UCLA Super Regionals Game 2
UCLA Bruins infielder Briana Perez (3) slides safely into the second base before Arizona Wildcats infielder Jessie Harper (19) catches the ball during an NCAA softball game between UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. UCLA won 3-2.
Arizona, UCLA Super Regionals Game 2
UCLA Bruins infielder Kylee Perez (8) slides safely into the home base before Arizona Wildcats catcher Dejah Mulipola (8) catches the ball during an NCAA softball game between UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. UCLA won 3-2.
Arizona, UCLA Super Regionals Game 2
Arizona Wildcats infielder Malia Martinez (17) hits the ball during an NCAA softball game between UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. UCLA won 3-2.
Arizona, UCLA Super Regionals Game 2
Arizona Wildcats utility Ashleigh Hughes (28) fails to hit the ball during an NCAA softball game between UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. UCLA won 3-2.
Arizona, UCLA Super Regionals Game 2
Arizona Wildcats utility Ashleigh Hughes (28) a fly ball during an NCAA softball game between UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. UCLA won 3-2.
Arizona, UCLA Super Regionals Game 2
UCLA Bruins starting pitcher Rachel Garcia (00) throws the ball during an NCAA softball game between UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. UCLA won 3-2.
Arizona, UCLA Super Regionals Game 2
Arizona Wildcats infielder Reyna Carranco (5), celebrates with teammates infielder Jessie Harper (19) and outfielder Alyssa Palomino (32) during an NCAA softball game between UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. UCLA won 3-2.
Arizona, UCLA Super Regionals Game 2
UCLA Bruins starting pitcher Rachel Garcia (00) throws the ball during an NCAA softball game between UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. UCLA won 3-2.
Arizona, UCLA Super Regionals Game 2
Arizona Wildcats infielder Malia Martinez (17) hits the ball during an NCAA softball game between UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. UCLA won 3-2.
Arizona, UCLA Super Regionals Game 2
Arizona Wildcats react after lost to UCLA Bruins during an NCAA softball game between UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. UCLA won 3-2.
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