UC San Diego softball seeks to reverse a seven-game losing streak this weekend against UC Riverside in a Big West series. Both teams stand at 2-10 in conference play, sharing the bottom of the standings. Notably, Triton head coach Nikki Palmer returns to her former team, where she coached from 2017 to 2024. All three games will be broadcast live on ESPN+, highlighting the rivalry. The Tritons boast impressive offensive stats this season, ranking among the top in the Big West.

By the Numbers
  • UC San Diego has a .307 batting average and 158 runs scored, both ranking in the top four of The Big West.
  • Sophomore Maalia Cherry leads the conference with a .500 on-base percentage and seven home runs.
State of Play
  • UC San Diego currently has a record of 12-21 overall, while UC Riverside is at 4-23.
  • Both teams are on losing streaks; UCR has won just once in its last eight home games.
What's Next

Following the series against UC Riverside, UC San Diego will return home for a three-game set against Cal Poly on April 11 and 12. This includes a doubleheader on Saturday and a single game on Sunday. All games will be available on ESPN+ and KSDT radio.

Bottom Line

For UC San Diego to regain momentum, they must leverage their strong offensive capabilities against UC Riverside and capitalize on their home-field advantage in the upcoming series against Cal Poly.