Softball to Host Santa Clara in Weekend Series

RIVERSIDE, Calif.— The UC Riverside Softball Team (14-12) is set for its first three-game series of the season as the Highlanders host Santa Clara (7-15) in a weekend matchup. UCR will be looking to extend its 10-game win streak and build momentum as they head into conference next weekend.

SERIES SCHEDULE
Game 1 - Saturday, March 23rd @ 1PM
Game 2 - Saturday, March 23rd @ 3PM
Game 3 - Saturday, March 24th @ 1PM

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UC Riverside is currently on a 10-game win streak that dates back to a 4-0 shutout over UTEP on March 3rd. Over these 10 games the Highlanders have outscored their opponents 55-17 and have collected four shutouts.

VETE-RUNS
The Highlanders veterans have set the tone on the base paths so far this year as juniors Danielle Ortega, Emma Ramelot, and senior Brittney Garcia have combined for 55 runs this year. Ramelot leads the way with 20.

WHEELS
The Highlanders have been successful when gambling on the base paths this year stealing 22 bases in just 26 attempts. In return they have hosed six runners of their own on the defensive end.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
The Highlanders have already collected four Big West Weekly honors this season:

Haley Marschall - Big West Pitcher of the Week (Feb 21st)
Haylee Kela - Big West Freshman of the Week (Mar 11th)
Jacy Boles - Big West Pitcher of the Week (Mar 11th)
Brittney Garcia - Big West Field Player fo the Week (Mar 18th)

R'HOUSE
The Highlanders have played exceptionally well at Amy S. Harrison Field posting a 10-5 home record.