UC San Diego secured a commanding 6-0 victory over Cal Poly, completing a series sweep at Triton Softball Field. The Tritons showcased a strong performance, highlighted by Maalia Cherry's record-setting home run and Callie Howard's impressive complete-game shutout. This win marks the team's most successful conference stretch under head coach Nikki Palmer, improving their overall record to 17-22 and 7-11 in Big West play.

By the Numbers
  • Maalia Cherry's two-run home run was her ninth of the season, setting a program record in the NCAA Division I era.
  • Callie Howard allowed only 4 hits and recorded 3 strikeouts during her first career complete-game shutout.
State of Play
  • UC San Diego has achieved its strongest stretch of conference success since Nikki Palmer became head coach.
  • The Tritons have now improved to a conference record of 7-11 following this series sweep.
What's Next

The Tritons will face the University of San Diego in a midweek matchup on April 15, with the game set to begin at 6 p.m. streaming live on ESPN.

Bottom Line

This victory not only showcases UC San Diego's growing prowess in the Big West but also highlights the blossoming talent of its players, particularly Cherry and Howard, positioning the team for potential future successes.