The 121 best Arizona Wildcats softball photos of 2017
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Arizona's Mo Mercado (11) is tagged out just short of the plate by Baylor catcher Sydney Christensen (20) after trying to score the second run on a wild pitch in the first inning of the deciding game in their NCAA Super Regional at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) goes through her pregame routine before the Wildcats take on Baylor in the winner-take-all Game 3 of their NCAA Super Regional at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Baylor's Kyla Walker (2) is left baffled after the Bears lost an apparent score after a runner missed third base, ending the top of the sixth inning of the deciding game in their NCAA Super Regional at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Dejah Mulipola (8) trots home with a Wildcats' run against Baylor in the sixth inning of the deciding game in their NCAA Super Regional at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona centerfielder Eva Watson (14) just misses coming down with the ball after Baylor's Shelby McGlaun (24) ripped a rocket off the wall to give the Bears a 3-1 lead in the deciding game in their NCAA Super Regional at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Shortstop Mo Mercado (11) of Arizona (Pac-12) has the ball at second base well before Kyla Walker (2) of Baylor (Big 12) can make the steal in the fifth inning of the deciding game in their NCAA Super Regional at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz.Â
- Kelly Presnell, Arizona Daily Star
Baylor second baseman Ari Hawkins (14) show the ball after easily nailing Arizona outfielder Alexis Dotson (2) trying to advance on a wild pitch and took the tying run off the bases in the bottom of the seventh inning of the deciding game in their NCAA Super Regional at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) gets a bit of consolation in the pitcher's circle after the Wildcats dropped a 6-5 deciding game in their NCAA Super Regional against Baylor at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Tamara Statman (88), right, comes out to sit at home plate and talk with Michelle Floyd (94) after the Wildcats fell to Baylor 6-5 in the deciding game in their NCAA Super Regional at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona centerfielder Eva Watson (14) skids across the turf after making a diving catch on a liner by Baylor's Ari Hawkins (14) in the fifth inning of the deciding game in their NCAA Super Regional at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mo Mercado (11) celebrates after scoring the second run on a Jessie Harper (19) two-run single that tied the score 2-2 against Baylor in the fifth inning of their NCAA Super Regional Game 2 at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, May 27, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) fields a ground ball back to the circle from Baylor's Shelby McGlaun (24) in the sixth inning of their NCAA Super Regional Game 2 at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, May 27, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mandie Perez (55) skids over the plate on an RBI single from Mo Mercado (11), giving the Wildcats a 4-2 lead in the sixth inning of their NCAA Super Regional Game 2 at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, May 27, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona pitcher Taylor McQuillin (18) draws a crowd while warming up in the visitors' bullpen about 15 minutes before the Wildcats face Baylor in their NCAA Super Regional Game 2 at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, May 27, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) draws an intentional walk from Baylor with runners on in the sixth inning of their NCAA Super Regional Game 2 at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, May 27, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Taylor McQuillin (18) winds to deal against Baylor in the second inning of their NCAA Super Regional Game 2 at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, May 27, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Baylor shortstop Caitlin Charlton (5) turns the pivot over Arizona runner Mo Mercado (11) and nail Jessie Harper (19) at first to complete a double play and end the third inning of their NCAA Super Regional playoff game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 26, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) leads the rally-hat dance after Katiyana Mauga (34) drew a walk to put two on with no outs against Baylor with the score tied in the bottom of the seventh inning of their NCAA Superregional playoff game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 26, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Dejah Mulipola (8) slams into Baylor shortstop Caitlin Charlton (5) and gets into third safely and load the bases on a fielder's choice hit by Ashleigh Hughes (28) in the fourth inning of their NCAA Super Regional playoff game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 26, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Jessie Harper (19), third from right, gets swarmed by her teammates after her bases-loaded single in the bottom of the seventh drove in the winning run in a 3-2 victory over Baylor in their NCAA Super Regional playoff game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 26, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona second baseman Reyna Carranco (5) makes the turn after erasing Baylor's Riley Browder (13) but can't complete the double play in the fourth inning of their NCAA Super Regional playoff game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 26, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mandie Perez (55) sends her bat flying after swatting a leadoff single against Baylor in the bottom of the ninth inning of their NCAA Super Regional playoff game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 26, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Baylor left fielder Kyla Walker (2) watches the ball carom off the wall for a double by Arizona batter Dejah Mulipola (8) in the second inning of their NCAA Super Regional playoff game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 26, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) flashes the Wildcats hand sign as she trots home after mashing a solo homer giving them a 2-0 lead against Baylor in the fourth inning of their NCAA Super Regional playoff game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 26, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Reyna Carranco (5) gets tagged short of the plate by South Carolina catcher Jordyn Augustus (3) after getting caught trying to score from third on comebacker to the pitcher in the fourth inning of their NCAA Regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, May 20, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona shortstop Mo Mercado (11) yells to right fielder Ashleigh Hughes (28) after her pinpoint throw nailed New Mexico St. runner Rachel Rodriguez (18) trying to advance on a fly out in the third inning of their NCAA Regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 19, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona runner Alexis Dotson (2) slides into the bag ahead of the throw to New Mexico St. third baseman Haley Nakamura (8), advancing on an error in centerfield by Victoria Castro (3) on a long fly ball from Arizona's Dejah Mulipola (8) in the fourth inning of their NCAA Regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 19, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona second baseman Reyna Carranco (5) gets an eye-high hop on a grounder New Mexico St. batter Fahren Glackin (22) for the second out in the top of the second inning of their NCAA Regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 19, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) flashes the Wildcat hand sign as she trots home after smashing a two run homer against New Mexico St. for a 2-0 lead in the first inning of their NCAA Regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 19, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
New Mexico St. second baseman Caity Szczesny (4) loses the handle on a throw letting Arizona runner Reyna Carranco (5) get to second safe on a fielder's choice in the second inning of their NCAA Regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 19, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona shortstop Mo Mercado (11) just gets down the tag on New Mexico St. runner Rachel Rodriguez (18) after she tried to take second on a fly ball out to deep right field in the third inning of their NCAA Regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 19, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona runner Reyna Carranco (5) can't evade the tag from South Carolina catcher Jordyn Augustus (3) getting caught on Mandie Perez's (55) fielder's choice in the fifth inning of their NCAA Regional championship game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mandie Perez (55) slides around the tag of South Carolina third baseman Kamryn Watts (24) swiping the base in the sixth inning of their NCAA Regional championship game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona runner Ashleigh Hughes (28) just barely gets tagged in a rundown by South Carolina infielder Kamryn Watts after over running second on a hit in the sixth inning of their NCAA Regional championship game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Eva Watson (14) gives out a yell after coming home on Mandie Perez's (55) homer in the third inning of their NCAA Regional championship game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mandie Perez (55) skips by head coach Mike Candrea on her way home after slashing a two-run homer for a 2-0 lead against South Carolina in the third inning of their NCAA Regional championship game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Dejah Mulipola (8) slips around South Carolina catcher Jordyn Augustus (3) as the throw gets away from her on a sacrifice fly by pinch hitter Nancy Bowling in the seventh inning for the Wildcats final run in 9-0 win in their NCAA Regional championship game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Taylor McQuillin (18) winds up as she pitches the final three outs in the seventh inning of a complete game 9-0 win against South Carolina in their NCAA Regional championship game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona third baseman Katiyana Mauga (34) exchanges high-fives with head coach Mike Candrea after ripping a solo homer to put the Wildcats up 1-0 against South Carolina in the third inning of their NCAA Regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, May 20, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) winds up to deal a pitch in the first inning against New Mexico St. in their NCAA Regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 19, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) winds up to deliver a pitch to South Carolina batter Kaylea Snaer (12) in the fourth inning of their NCAA Regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, May 20, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. O'Toole managed to carry a no-hitter into the top of the seventh when she gave up a one-out double. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Ashleigh Hughes (28) celebrates at second after driving in two runs to tie the score 3-3 against Oregon in the second inning of their Pac-12 game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 22, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Ashleigh Hughes jumps into the arms of her brother Air Force senior airman Ian Hughes after being surprised by his appearance to throw out the first pitch before the Wildcats took on Oregon at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Despite the big stretch, Arizona first baseman Jessie Harper (19), Oregon's Gwen Svekis (21) beats out the throw for an infield hit in the sixth inning of their Pac-12 game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) celebrates as she rounds first and Oregon first baseman Mia Camuso (7) after breaking the Wildcats home run record with a solo shot in the fourth inning of their Pac-12 game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 22, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Reyna Carranco (5) just barely wins the race to the plate to give the Wildcats a 4-3 lead on a fielder's choice by teammate Mandie Perez (55)against Oregon in the second inning of their Pac-12 game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 22, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona catcher Dejah Mulipola (8) jumps for joy after catching a called third strike on Oregon's Alexis Mack (10) to seal a 10-7 win at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 22, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona centerfielder Alyssa Palomino (32) can't catch up to a three run homer by Oregon's Gwen Svekis (21) to break the Ducks out on top in the first inning of their Pac-12 game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 22, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
It's crowded at home plate as Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) comes home on her record breaking homer against Oregon in the fourth inning of their Pac-12 game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 22, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona head coach Mike Candrea unsuccessfully tries to will Katiyana Mauga back to the bag ahead of the tag by Oregon third baseman Jenna Lilley (0) after she overran the bag in the first inning of their Pac-12 game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 22, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona third baseman Katiyana Mauga (34) takes the time to sign autographs for the fans after he record breaking afternoon against Oregon at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 22, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Alyssa Palomino (32) happily comes home on a two RBI hit by Ashleigh Hughes against Oregon in the first inning of their Pac-12 game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 22, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mandie Perez (55) has helmet trouble after sliding into the tag of Oregon second baseman Lauren Lindvall (8) on her double in the third inning of their Pac-12 game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 22, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mandie Perez is safe at the plate as Oregon's catcher Gwen Svekis is unable to hold the ball in the first inning in Tucson on April 23, 2017. The Ducks won the game, 4-3 avoiding the sweep and handing the Wildcats their first home loss of the season. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Alyssa Palomino, middle, is met at the plate after hitting a homerun against Oregon in the second inning in Tucson on April 23, 2017. The Ducks won the game, 4-3 avoiding the sweep and handing the Wildcats their first home loss of the season. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's third base Katiyana Mauga stops the ball that was thrown wide as Oregon's Alexis Mack slides safely in the third inning in Tucson on April 23, 2017. The Ducks won the game, 4-3 avoiding the sweep and handing the Wildcats their first home loss of the season. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Late in the game Arizona's pitcher Danielle O'Toole goes into her windup against Oregon in Tucson on April 23, 2017. The Ducks won the game, 4-3 avoiding the sweep and handing the Wildcats their first home loss of the season. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's catcher Dejah Mulipola saves a run as Oregon's Danica Mercado is tagged at the plate in the third inning in Tucson on April 23, 2017. The Ducks won the game, 4-3 avoiding the sweep and handing the Wildcats their first home loss of the season. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Katiyana Mauga makes the throw to first in time as Oregon's Alexis Mack is out in the fifth inning in Tucson on April 23, 2017. The Ducks won the game, 4-3 avoiding the sweep and handing the Wildcats their first home loss of the season. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona shortstop Mo Mercado (11) turns the pivot over Arizona State runner Skylar McCarty (1) for an inning ending double play in the first inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) slips around the tag of Arizona State catcher Sashel Palacios (13) to score from first on a ball hit by Mo Mercado (11) that eluded two Sun Devil defenders for two errors in the first inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mo Mercado (11) right, gets a congratulatory pat on the head from Alyssa Palomino (32) after coming home on an RBI double from Jessie Harper in the fifth inning with what turned out to be the winning run in a 4-3 victory over Arizona State at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Mike Candrea talks with second baseman Reyna Carranco (5) following the Wildcats 4-3 win against Arizona State at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) in solitude with her headphones on in the bullpen before the Wildcats take on Oregon at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Pitchers Taylor McQuillin, left, and Danielle O'Toole mug behind associate head coach Stacy Iveson as she calls pitch sequences during the University of Arizona Wildcats softball practice at Hillenbrand Stadium on Feb. 7, 2017, in Tucson, Ariz. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona left fielder Mandie Perez (55) gloves a fly from Fordham's Chelsea Skrepenak (2) for the first out in the fifth inning of their game in the Wildcat Invitational at Hillenbrand Stadium, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Mandie Perez (55) wriggles around the tag of Fordham starting pitcher Madison Aughinbaugh (7) advancing on a Dejah Mulipola (8) bunt in the first inning of their game in the Wildcat Invitational at Hillenbrand Stadium, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) winds up to deal against Fordham in their game in the Wildcat Invitational at Hillenbrand Stadium, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mo Mercado (11) beats the throw to Fordham pitcher Taylor Stocks (34) following a wild pitch and score the Wildcats' final run in 8-1 win in the Wildcat Invitational at Hillenbrand Stadium, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Tamara Statman (88) beats the throw to Fordham shortstop Amy Van Hoven (6) stretching her two RBI single in the third inning of their game in the Wildcat Invitational at Hillenbrand Stadium, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona infielder Jessie Harper (19) comes home after clouting a two-run homer to make the score 6-0 in the sixth inning of their game against CSU Northridge in the Wildcat Invitational, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona pitcher Danielle O'toole is unable to make the play as Tulsa's Julia Hollingsworth gets to first base in the third inning during the Hillenbrand Invitational in Tucson on Feb 12, 2017. The Wildcats defeated the Golden Hurricane 10-2 at Hillenbrand Stadium. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Tulsa's catcher Rylie Spell blocks Arizona's Mandie Perez at the plate in the first inning during the last game of the Hillenbrand Invitational in Tucson on Feb 12, 2017. The Wildcats defeated the Golden Hurricane 10-2 at Hillenbrand Stadium. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) deals in the top of the seventh inning holding on to a 3-0 lead over Texas in their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 3, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. O'Toole gave up four hits in the shutout win. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mo Mercado (11) scores easily from third on a sacrifice fly by Tamara Statman for the Wildcats second run of the sixth inning and their third of the game against Texas at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 3, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona centerfielder Alyssa Palomino (32) brings in a lazy fly ball from Texas batter Mickenzi Krpec (6) in the second inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 3, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mandie Perez (55) comes home with the winning run on a two-out singe from teammate Katiyana Mauga (34) with two out against Texas in the bottom of the seventh inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, March 4, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
The team runs out to congratulate Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) after she slashed a two-out RBI single against Texas in the bottom of the seventh inning of their game for a 2-1 win at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, March 4, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
The impact with the turf jolts the ball out of the glove of Texas center fielder Reagan Hathaway (7) on Arizona batter Alyssa Palomino's (32) sinking liner in the fifth inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, March 4, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Alyssa Palomino (32) gets tagged by Texas second baseman Jade Gortarez (15) trying to stretch a single in the fifth inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, March 4, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona shortstop Mo Mercado (11) can't handle the throw as Texas batter Bekah Alcozer (16) manages to turn a single into a double to leadoff the fifth inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, March 4, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona third baseman Katiyana Mauga (34) tosses out Texas batter Devon Tunning (4) on her sacrifice bunt in the fifth inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, March 4, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) deals against Washington in the fourth inning enroute to pitching a no-hitter in their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona hitter Tamara Statman (88) watches her hit sail to the left field seats for a solo homer to lead off the sixth inning and give the Wildcats an insurance run in their 3-0 win against Washington in their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona runner Mandie Perez (55) clatters into the plate as the throw gets away from Washington catcher Morganne Flores (47) as she scores on a sacrifice fly to open the scoring in the first inning of their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona shortstop Mo Mercado (11) can't believe Washington baserunner Taylor Van Zee (3) is called safe after applying a tag on her steal of second in the fourth inning of their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona runner Eva Watson (14) slams face first into the tag of Washington catcher Morganne Flores (47) for the second out in the fourth inning on a fielder's choice by teammate Mandie Perez (55) in the fourth inning of their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona center fielder Alyssa Palomino (32) goes all the way to the wall to haul in a drive from Washington's Ali Aguilar in the fourth inning of their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
The Arizona bench indulges in a little choreographed celebration for another Danielle O'Toole strikeout against Washington in the sixth inning of their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Washington left fielder Kaija Gibson (32) can't get to Arizona hitter Tamara Statman's (88) solo shot in the sixth inning of their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona shortstop Mo Mercado (11) gets a generous bounce on a ground ball from Washington batter Casey Stangel (24) to end the top of the first inning of their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona second baseman Reyna Carranco (5) gloves a soft liner from Washington batter Kirstyn Thomas (25) to end the top of the second inning of their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Tamara Statman (88) gets the traditional pounding after knocking a solo shot against Washington in the sixth inning of their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Washington left fielder Kaija Gibson (32) can't run down Arizona batter Mo Mercado's (11) shot that caromed off the wall allowing Mercado to reach second in the third inning of their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mo Mercado (11) comes home after clouting a three run homer to make the score 5-0 in first inning against Stanford at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 7, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Alyssa Palomino (32) watches her grand slam clear the fence to make the score 11-0 against Stanford in the first inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 7, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Hillary Edior (22) hops on home plate after mashing a shot that cleared both fences in dead center field against Stanford making the score 19-0 in the fourth inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 7, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Dejah Mulipola (8) flashes the Wildcat hand sign as she nears home plate on a homer in the first inning against Stanford at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 7, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona second baseman Reyna Carranco (5) moves into the hole to glove what turned into an infield single by Stanford's Kylie Sorenson (10) in the third inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 7, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) swats a two RBI dinger against Stanford to up the Wildcat lead to 18-0 in the second inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 7, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Alyssa Palomino (32) adds a three RBI triple to the damage inflicted on Stanford, making it 16-0 Wildcats in the second inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 7, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona shortstop Mo Mercado (11) makes the grab to erase Stanford's Bessie Noll (8) on a ball hit by Lauren Bertoy who ended up safe when Mercado sailed the pivot throw wide in the second inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Dejah Mulipola (8) watches the ball she hit off Stanford starting pitcher Kiana Pancino (19) go yard for grand slam in the second inning to push the score to 7-0 Wildcats at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Alyssa Palomino (32) trots to first on her way home, leading off the fourth inning with a solo shot against Stanford at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) rounds third and gets a low five from head coach Mike Candrea after her back-to-back homer with Alyssa Palomino (32) made it 9-0 against Stanford in the fourth inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona first baseman Jessie Harper (19) makes an over the shoulder grab along the fence in foul territory, running down a pop-fly by Stanford's Victoria Molina in the fourth inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mo Mercado (11) clears the left field fence, racking up a three run homer to stake the Wildcats to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning against Stanford at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
The Arizona bench waits for Arizona Katiyana Mauga (34) as she comes home after clouting a record tying solo shot that gave the Wildcats a 2-0 lead in the fifth inning against Oregon at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) watches her shot head for the stands and a 2-0 lead against Oregon in the fifth inning of their Pac-12 game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Tamara Statman (88) yells towards the Wildcat dugout after stinging a double to lead off the sixth inning gainst Oregon at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Oregon's Danica Mercado (2) can't believe she was forced out on a fielder's choice on bases loaded situation in the sixth inning, the closest the Ducks came to scoring in a 2-0 loss against Arizona at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mo Mercado (11) is tagged out just short of the plate by Baylor catcher Sydney Christensen (20) after trying to score the second run on a wild pitch in the first inning of the deciding game in their NCAA Super Regional at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) goes through her pregame routine before the Wildcats take on Baylor in the winner-take-all Game 3 of their NCAA Super Regional at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Baylor's Kyla Walker (2) is left baffled after the Bears lost an apparent score after a runner missed third base, ending the top of the sixth inning of the deciding game in their NCAA Super Regional at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Dejah Mulipola (8) trots home with a Wildcats' run against Baylor in the sixth inning of the deciding game in their NCAA Super Regional at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona centerfielder Eva Watson (14) just misses coming down with the ball after Baylor's Shelby McGlaun (24) ripped a rocket off the wall to give the Bears a 3-1 lead in the deciding game in their NCAA Super Regional at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Shortstop Mo Mercado (11) of Arizona (Pac-12) has the ball at second base well before Kyla Walker (2) of Baylor (Big 12) can make the steal in the fifth inning of the deciding game in their NCAA Super Regional at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz.Â
- Kelly Presnell, Arizona Daily Star
Baylor second baseman Ari Hawkins (14) show the ball after easily nailing Arizona outfielder Alexis Dotson (2) trying to advance on a wild pitch and took the tying run off the bases in the bottom of the seventh inning of the deciding game in their NCAA Super Regional at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) gets a bit of consolation in the pitcher's circle after the Wildcats dropped a 6-5 deciding game in their NCAA Super Regional against Baylor at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Tamara Statman (88), right, comes out to sit at home plate and talk with Michelle Floyd (94) after the Wildcats fell to Baylor 6-5 in the deciding game in their NCAA Super Regional at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona centerfielder Eva Watson (14) skids across the turf after making a diving catch on a liner by Baylor's Ari Hawkins (14) in the fifth inning of the deciding game in their NCAA Super Regional at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mo Mercado (11) celebrates after scoring the second run on a Jessie Harper (19) two-run single that tied the score 2-2 against Baylor in the fifth inning of their NCAA Super Regional Game 2 at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, May 27, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) fields a ground ball back to the circle from Baylor's Shelby McGlaun (24) in the sixth inning of their NCAA Super Regional Game 2 at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, May 27, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mandie Perez (55) skids over the plate on an RBI single from Mo Mercado (11), giving the Wildcats a 4-2 lead in the sixth inning of their NCAA Super Regional Game 2 at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, May 27, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona pitcher Taylor McQuillin (18) draws a crowd while warming up in the visitors' bullpen about 15 minutes before the Wildcats face Baylor in their NCAA Super Regional Game 2 at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, May 27, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) draws an intentional walk from Baylor with runners on in the sixth inning of their NCAA Super Regional Game 2 at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, May 27, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Taylor McQuillin (18) winds to deal against Baylor in the second inning of their NCAA Super Regional Game 2 at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, May 27, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Baylor shortstop Caitlin Charlton (5) turns the pivot over Arizona runner Mo Mercado (11) and nail Jessie Harper (19) at first to complete a double play and end the third inning of their NCAA Super Regional playoff game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 26, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) leads the rally-hat dance after Katiyana Mauga (34) drew a walk to put two on with no outs against Baylor with the score tied in the bottom of the seventh inning of their NCAA Superregional playoff game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 26, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Dejah Mulipola (8) slams into Baylor shortstop Caitlin Charlton (5) and gets into third safely and load the bases on a fielder's choice hit by Ashleigh Hughes (28) in the fourth inning of their NCAA Super Regional playoff game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 26, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Jessie Harper (19), third from right, gets swarmed by her teammates after her bases-loaded single in the bottom of the seventh drove in the winning run in a 3-2 victory over Baylor in their NCAA Super Regional playoff game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 26, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona second baseman Reyna Carranco (5) makes the turn after erasing Baylor's Riley Browder (13) but can't complete the double play in the fourth inning of their NCAA Super Regional playoff game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 26, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mandie Perez (55) sends her bat flying after swatting a leadoff single against Baylor in the bottom of the ninth inning of their NCAA Super Regional playoff game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 26, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Baylor left fielder Kyla Walker (2) watches the ball carom off the wall for a double by Arizona batter Dejah Mulipola (8) in the second inning of their NCAA Super Regional playoff game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 26, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) flashes the Wildcats hand sign as she trots home after mashing a solo homer giving them a 2-0 lead against Baylor in the fourth inning of their NCAA Super Regional playoff game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 26, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Reyna Carranco (5) gets tagged short of the plate by South Carolina catcher Jordyn Augustus (3) after getting caught trying to score from third on comebacker to the pitcher in the fourth inning of their NCAA Regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, May 20, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona shortstop Mo Mercado (11) yells to right fielder Ashleigh Hughes (28) after her pinpoint throw nailed New Mexico St. runner Rachel Rodriguez (18) trying to advance on a fly out in the third inning of their NCAA Regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 19, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona runner Alexis Dotson (2) slides into the bag ahead of the throw to New Mexico St. third baseman Haley Nakamura (8), advancing on an error in centerfield by Victoria Castro (3) on a long fly ball from Arizona's Dejah Mulipola (8) in the fourth inning of their NCAA Regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 19, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona second baseman Reyna Carranco (5) gets an eye-high hop on a grounder New Mexico St. batter Fahren Glackin (22) for the second out in the top of the second inning of their NCAA Regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 19, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) flashes the Wildcat hand sign as she trots home after smashing a two run homer against New Mexico St. for a 2-0 lead in the first inning of their NCAA Regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 19, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
New Mexico St. second baseman Caity Szczesny (4) loses the handle on a throw letting Arizona runner Reyna Carranco (5) get to second safe on a fielder's choice in the second inning of their NCAA Regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 19, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona shortstop Mo Mercado (11) just gets down the tag on New Mexico St. runner Rachel Rodriguez (18) after she tried to take second on a fly ball out to deep right field in the third inning of their NCAA Regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 19, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona runner Reyna Carranco (5) can't evade the tag from South Carolina catcher Jordyn Augustus (3) getting caught on Mandie Perez's (55) fielder's choice in the fifth inning of their NCAA Regional championship game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mandie Perez (55) slides around the tag of South Carolina third baseman Kamryn Watts (24) swiping the base in the sixth inning of their NCAA Regional championship game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona runner Ashleigh Hughes (28) just barely gets tagged in a rundown by South Carolina infielder Kamryn Watts after over running second on a hit in the sixth inning of their NCAA Regional championship game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Eva Watson (14) gives out a yell after coming home on Mandie Perez's (55) homer in the third inning of their NCAA Regional championship game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mandie Perez (55) skips by head coach Mike Candrea on her way home after slashing a two-run homer for a 2-0 lead against South Carolina in the third inning of their NCAA Regional championship game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Dejah Mulipola (8) slips around South Carolina catcher Jordyn Augustus (3) as the throw gets away from her on a sacrifice fly by pinch hitter Nancy Bowling in the seventh inning for the Wildcats final run in 9-0 win in their NCAA Regional championship game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Taylor McQuillin (18) winds up as she pitches the final three outs in the seventh inning of a complete game 9-0 win against South Carolina in their NCAA Regional championship game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Sunday, May 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona third baseman Katiyana Mauga (34) exchanges high-fives with head coach Mike Candrea after ripping a solo homer to put the Wildcats up 1-0 against South Carolina in the third inning of their NCAA Regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, May 20, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) winds up to deal a pitch in the first inning against New Mexico St. in their NCAA Regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 19, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) winds up to deliver a pitch to South Carolina batter Kaylea Snaer (12) in the fourth inning of their NCAA Regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, May 20, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. O'Toole managed to carry a no-hitter into the top of the seventh when she gave up a one-out double. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Ashleigh Hughes (28) celebrates at second after driving in two runs to tie the score 3-3 against Oregon in the second inning of their Pac-12 game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 22, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) deals against Oregon in the fifth inning of their Pac-12 game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Ashleigh Hughes jumps into the arms of her brother Air Force senior airman Ian Hughes after being surprised by his appearance to throw out the first pitch before the Wildcats took on Oregon at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Despite the big stretch, Arizona first baseman Jessie Harper (19), Oregon's Gwen Svekis (21) beats out the throw for an infield hit in the sixth inning of their Pac-12 game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) celebrates as she rounds first and Oregon first baseman Mia Camuso (7) after breaking the Wildcats home run record with a solo shot in the fourth inning of their Pac-12 game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 22, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Reyna Carranco (5) just barely wins the race to the plate to give the Wildcats a 4-3 lead on a fielder's choice by teammate Mandie Perez (55)against Oregon in the second inning of their Pac-12 game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 22, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona catcher Dejah Mulipola (8) jumps for joy after catching a called third strike on Oregon's Alexis Mack (10) to seal a 10-7 win at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 22, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona centerfielder Alyssa Palomino (32) can't catch up to a three run homer by Oregon's Gwen Svekis (21) to break the Ducks out on top in the first inning of their Pac-12 game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 22, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
It's crowded at home plate as Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) comes home on her record breaking homer against Oregon in the fourth inning of their Pac-12 game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 22, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona head coach Mike Candrea unsuccessfully tries to will Katiyana Mauga back to the bag ahead of the tag by Oregon third baseman Jenna Lilley (0) after she overran the bag in the first inning of their Pac-12 game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 22, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona third baseman Katiyana Mauga (34) takes the time to sign autographs for the fans after he record breaking afternoon against Oregon at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 22, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Alyssa Palomino (32) happily comes home on a two RBI hit by Ashleigh Hughes against Oregon in the first inning of their Pac-12 game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 22, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mandie Perez (55) has helmet trouble after sliding into the tag of Oregon second baseman Lauren Lindvall (8) on her double in the third inning of their Pac-12 game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 22, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mandie Perez is safe at the plate as Oregon's catcher Gwen Svekis is unable to hold the ball in the first inning in Tucson on April 23, 2017. The Ducks won the game, 4-3 avoiding the sweep and handing the Wildcats their first home loss of the season. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Alyssa Palomino, middle, is met at the plate after hitting a homerun against Oregon in the second inning in Tucson on April 23, 2017. The Ducks won the game, 4-3 avoiding the sweep and handing the Wildcats their first home loss of the season. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's third base Katiyana Mauga stops the ball that was thrown wide as Oregon's Alexis Mack slides safely in the third inning in Tucson on April 23, 2017. The Ducks won the game, 4-3 avoiding the sweep and handing the Wildcats their first home loss of the season. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Late in the game Arizona's pitcher Danielle O'Toole goes into her windup against Oregon in Tucson on April 23, 2017. The Ducks won the game, 4-3 avoiding the sweep and handing the Wildcats their first home loss of the season. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's catcher Dejah Mulipola saves a run as Oregon's Danica Mercado is tagged at the plate in the third inning in Tucson on April 23, 2017. The Ducks won the game, 4-3 avoiding the sweep and handing the Wildcats their first home loss of the season. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Katiyana Mauga makes the throw to first in time as Oregon's Alexis Mack is out in the fifth inning in Tucson on April 23, 2017. The Ducks won the game, 4-3 avoiding the sweep and handing the Wildcats their first home loss of the season. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Head coach Mike Candrea leads his Wildcats back to the dugout at they prepare to taken on Arizona State at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona shortstop Mo Mercado (11) turns the pivot over Arizona State runner Skylar McCarty (1) for an inning ending double play in the first inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) slips around the tag of Arizona State catcher Sashel Palacios (13) to score from first on a ball hit by Mo Mercado (11) that eluded two Sun Devil defenders for two errors in the first inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) deal against Arizona State in the fourth inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mo Mercado (11) right, gets a congratulatory pat on the head from Alyssa Palomino (32) after coming home on an RBI double from Jessie Harper in the fifth inning with what turned out to be the winning run in a 4-3 victory over Arizona State at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Mike Candrea talks with second baseman Reyna Carranco (5) following the Wildcats 4-3 win against Arizona State at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona third baseman Katiyana Mauga (34) warms up before the Wildcats take on Oregon at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona infielder Malia Martinez (17) warms up before the Wildcats take on Oregon at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) in solitude with her headphones on in the bullpen before the Wildcats take on Oregon at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Pitchers Taylor McQuillin, left, and Danielle O'Toole mug behind associate head coach Stacy Iveson as she calls pitch sequences during the University of Arizona Wildcats softball practice at Hillenbrand Stadium on Feb. 7, 2017, in Tucson, Ariz. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Outfielder Alyssa Palomino smiles in a huddle with teammates during the University of Arizona Wildcats softball practice at Hillenbrand Stadium on Feb. 7, 2017, in Tucson, Ariz. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona left fielder Mandie Perez (55) gloves a fly from Fordham's Chelsea Skrepenak (2) for the first out in the fifth inning of their game in the Wildcat Invitational at Hillenbrand Stadium, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Mandie Perez (55) wriggles around the tag of Fordham starting pitcher Madison Aughinbaugh (7) advancing on a Dejah Mulipola (8) bunt in the first inning of their game in the Wildcat Invitational at Hillenbrand Stadium, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) winds up to deal against Fordham in their game in the Wildcat Invitational at Hillenbrand Stadium, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mo Mercado (11) beats the throw to Fordham pitcher Taylor Stocks (34) following a wild pitch and score the Wildcats' final run in 8-1 win in the Wildcat Invitational at Hillenbrand Stadium, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Moonrise over Hillenbrand Stadium on the first night of the Wildcat Invitational, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Tamara Statman (88) beats the throw to Fordham shortstop Amy Van Hoven (6) stretching her two RBI single in the third inning of their game in the Wildcat Invitational at Hillenbrand Stadium, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona infielder Jessie Harper (19) comes home after clouting a two-run homer to make the score 6-0 in the sixth inning of their game against CSU Northridge in the Wildcat Invitational, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona pitcher Danielle O'toole is unable to make the play as Tulsa's Julia Hollingsworth gets to first base in the third inning during the Hillenbrand Invitational in Tucson on Feb 12, 2017. The Wildcats defeated the Golden Hurricane 10-2 at Hillenbrand Stadium. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Tulsa's catcher Rylie Spell blocks Arizona's Mandie Perez at the plate in the first inning during the last game of the Hillenbrand Invitational in Tucson on Feb 12, 2017. The Wildcats defeated the Golden Hurricane 10-2 at Hillenbrand Stadium. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) deals in the top of the seventh inning holding on to a 3-0 lead over Texas in their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 3, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. O'Toole gave up four hits in the shutout win. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mandie Perez (55) drops a bloop single into right field against Texas in the first inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 3, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mo Mercado (11) scores easily from third on a sacrifice fly by Tamara Statman for the Wildcats second run of the sixth inning and their third of the game against Texas at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 3, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona centerfielder Alyssa Palomino (32) brings in a lazy fly ball from Texas batter Mickenzi Krpec (6) in the second inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 3, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mandie Perez (55) comes home with the winning run on a two-out singe from teammate Katiyana Mauga (34) with two out against Texas in the bottom of the seventh inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, March 4, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
The team runs out to congratulate Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) after she slashed a two-out RBI single against Texas in the bottom of the seventh inning of their game for a 2-1 win at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, March 4, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
The impact with the turf jolts the ball out of the glove of Texas center fielder Reagan Hathaway (7) on Arizona batter Alyssa Palomino's (32) sinking liner in the fifth inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, March 4, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Alyssa Palomino (32) gets tagged by Texas second baseman Jade Gortarez (15) trying to stretch a single in the fifth inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, March 4, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona shortstop Mo Mercado (11) can't handle the throw as Texas batter Bekah Alcozer (16) manages to turn a single into a double to leadoff the fifth inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, March 4, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona third baseman Katiyana Mauga (34) tosses out Texas batter Devon Tunning (4) on her sacrifice bunt in the fifth inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, March 4, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Danielle O'Toole (3) deals against Washington in the fourth inning enroute to pitching a no-hitter in their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona hitter Tamara Statman (88) watches her hit sail to the left field seats for a solo homer to lead off the sixth inning and give the Wildcats an insurance run in their 3-0 win against Washington in their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona runner Mandie Perez (55) clatters into the plate as the throw gets away from Washington catcher Morganne Flores (47) as she scores on a sacrifice fly to open the scoring in the first inning of their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona shortstop Mo Mercado (11) can't believe Washington baserunner Taylor Van Zee (3) is called safe after applying a tag on her steal of second in the fourth inning of their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona runner Eva Watson (14) slams face first into the tag of Washington catcher Morganne Flores (47) for the second out in the fourth inning on a fielder's choice by teammate Mandie Perez (55) in the fourth inning of their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona center fielder Alyssa Palomino (32) goes all the way to the wall to haul in a drive from Washington's Ali Aguilar in the fourth inning of their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
The Arizona bench indulges in a little choreographed celebration for another Danielle O'Toole strikeout against Washington in the sixth inning of their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Washington left fielder Kaija Gibson (32) can't get to Arizona hitter Tamara Statman's (88) solo shot in the sixth inning of their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona shortstop Mo Mercado (11) gets a generous bounce on a ground ball from Washington batter Casey Stangel (24) to end the top of the first inning of their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona second baseman Reyna Carranco (5) gloves a soft liner from Washington batter Kirstyn Thomas (25) to end the top of the second inning of their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Tamara Statman (88) gets the traditional pounding after knocking a solo shot against Washington in the sixth inning of their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Washington left fielder Kaija Gibson (32) can't run down Arizona batter Mo Mercado's (11) shot that caromed off the wall allowing Mercado to reach second in the third inning of their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, March 24, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mo Mercado (11) comes home after clouting a three run homer to make the score 5-0 in first inning against Stanford at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 7, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Alyssa Palomino (32) watches her grand slam clear the fence to make the score 11-0 against Stanford in the first inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 7, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Hillary Edior (22) hops on home plate after mashing a shot that cleared both fences in dead center field against Stanford making the score 19-0 in the fourth inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 7, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's watches Jessie Harper (19) her second home run of the first inning clear the fences against Stanford at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 7, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Dejah Mulipola (8) flashes the Wildcat hand sign as she nears home plate on a homer in the first inning against Stanford at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 7, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona second baseman Reyna Carranco (5) moves into the hole to glove what turned into an infield single by Stanford's Kylie Sorenson (10) in the third inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 7, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) swats a two RBI dinger against Stanford to up the Wildcat lead to 18-0 in the second inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 7, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Alyssa Palomino (32) adds a three RBI triple to the damage inflicted on Stanford, making it 16-0 Wildcats in the second inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 7, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona shortstop Mo Mercado (11) makes the grab to erase Stanford's Bessie Noll (8) on a ball hit by Lauren Bertoy who ended up safe when Mercado sailed the pivot throw wide in the second inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Dejah Mulipola (8) watches the ball she hit off Stanford starting pitcher Kiana Pancino (19) go yard for grand slam in the second inning to push the score to 7-0 Wildcats at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona starting pitcher Taylor McQuillin (18) cranks up a pitch in the third inning against Stanford at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Alyssa Palomino (32) trots to first on her way home, leading off the fourth inning with a solo shot against Stanford at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) rounds third and gets a low five from head coach Mike Candrea after her back-to-back homer with Alyssa Palomino (32) made it 9-0 against Stanford in the fourth inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona first baseman Jessie Harper (19) makes an over the shoulder grab along the fence in foul territory, running down a pop-fly by Stanford's Victoria Molina in the fourth inning of their game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Mo Mercado (11) clears the left field fence, racking up a three run homer to stake the Wildcats to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning against Stanford at Hillenbrand Stadium, Saturday, April 8, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
The Arizona bench waits for Arizona Katiyana Mauga (34) as she comes home after clouting a record tying solo shot that gave the Wildcats a 2-0 lead in the fifth inning against Oregon at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) watches her shot head for the stands and a 2-0 lead against Oregon in the fifth inning of their Pac-12 game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Tamara Statman (88) yells towards the Wildcat dugout after stinging a double to lead off the sixth inning gainst Oregon at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Oregon's Danica Mercado (2) can't believe she was forced out on a fielder's choice on bases loaded situation in the sixth inning, the closest the Ducks came to scoring in a 2-0 loss against Arizona at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, April 21, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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