Eight-time national champion Arizona run-ruled first-time participant Santa Clara 13-5 on Friday May 16, 2025 at Hillenbrand Stadium in the opening game of the Tucson Regional. The Wildcats extended their winning streak in regional play to 23 games, dating to 2015.
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Photos: Arizona run-ruled first-time participant Santa Clara 13-5 at Hillenbrand Stadium on Friday
Arizona softball vs. Santa Clara, NCAA regionals
Arizona starting pitcher Devyn Netz (34), center, cheers on Arizona catcher Sydney Stewart (21) as she runs home after hitting a grand slam in the fifth inning to end the game against Santa Clara during a NCAA regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium on May 16, 2025. Arizona run-ruled Santa Clara 13-5 in the fifth inning.
Arizona softball vs. Santa Clara, NCAA regionals
Santa Clara utility Rebecca Rubio (7) tries to get a handle on the ball as Arizona starting pitcher Devyn Netz (34) runs safely into second base in the third inning during a NCAA regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium on May 16, 2025. Arizona run-ruled Santa Clara 13-5 in the fifth inning.
Arizona softball vs. Santa Clara, NCAA regionals
Santa Clara utility Hope Alley (3) celebrates her homer as she runs towards home plate in the first inning during a NCAA regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium on May 16, 2025. Arizona run-ruled Santa Clara 13-5 in the fifth inning.
Arizona softball vs. Santa Clara, NCAA regionals
Arizona starting pitcher Devyn Netz (34) looks at the ball after making contact in the first inning during a NCAA regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium on May 16, 2025. Arizona run-ruled Santa Clara 13-5 in the fifth inning.
Arizona softball vs. Santa Clara, NCAA regionals
Santa Clara utility Hope Alley (3) slides safely into second base as Arizona infielder Kiki Escobar (29) prepares to catch the ball in the fourth inning during a NCAA regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium on May 16, 2025. Arizona run-ruled Santa Clara 13-5 in the fifth inning.
Arizona softball vs. Santa Clara, NCAA regionals
Arizona outfielder Dakota Kennedy, left dives for a flyball as infielder Tayler Biehl celebrates her catch in the first inning during an NCAA regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium on May 16, 2025. Arizona run-ruled Santa Clara 13-5 in five innings.
Arizona softball vs. Santa Clara, NCAA regionals
Santa Clara first baseman Lauren Bryson (15) catches the ball as Arizona outfielder Dakota Kennedy (4) beats it at first base in the fifth inning during a NCAA regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium on May 16, 2025. Arizona run-ruled Santa Clara 13-5 in the fifth inning.
Arizona softball vs. Santa Clara, NCAA regionals
Arizona outfielder Dakota Kennedy eyes a fly ball in the second inning during an NCAA regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium on May 16, 2025. Arizona run-ruled Santa Clara 13-5 in the fifth inning.
Arizona softball vs. Santa Clara, NCAA regionals
Arizona starting pitcher/relief pitcher Miranda Stoddard (11) was brought back into the game to pitch in the fourth inning, after starting, during a NCAA regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium on May 16, 2025. Arizona run-ruled Santa Clara 13-5 in the fifth inning.
Arizona softball vs. Santa Clara, NCAA regionals
Santa Clara outfielder Robynn Balmediano (23) celebrates sliding into home safely as Arizona catcher Sydney Stewart (21) looks on in the fourth inning during a NCAA regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium on May 16, 2025. Arizona won 13-5 in the fifth inning.
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Arizona softball wobbled briefly before pulling away from Santa Clara in the opening game of the NCAA Tournament's Tucson Regional. Sydney Stewart's grand slam provided the knockout blow.