The Virginia softball team won three of five games this past weekend at the Cathedral City Classic in Palm Springs, Calif.
The Cavaliers (9-5) earned two wins Thursday - a 9-3 romp against BYU and a close 4-2 decision against Utah. Against BYU (7-8), Virginia trailed by a score of 3-1, but in the bottom of the fifth the Cavaliers compiled eight runs on four hits to take a 9-3 lead, highlighted by a three-RBI double by sophomore catcher Kristen Hawkins.
Despite being outhit 8-2 against Utah, Virginia emerged victorious after scoring four runs in a wild fourth inning full of hit batters, errors and wild pitches. Virginia failed to hold a 1-0 lead during its lone Friday game against Fresno State and allowed four runs during the final two innings of a 4-1 loss.
The Cavaliers split their two challenging games Saturday. Virginia came from behind to upset No. 11-ranked Hawaii by scoring three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning for a 6-4 win. Sophomore pitcher Melanie Mitchell struck out nine batters while recording her ninth complete game of the season. The Cavaliers concluded the tournament with a 9-3 loss to top-ranked Arizona.
Virginia travels to Walt Disney World next weekend for the ESPN Rise Tournament in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
-compiled by Ben Baskin
Read More
How will Virginia women’s soccer fare in its upcoming season?
By David Sewall , Peter Kratz and Sofie Keppler | 12 minutes agoWith the Cavaliers’ first contest scheduled for Wednesday, three Cavalier Daily beat writers tackle questions about this year’s squad, anticipated matchups and how the team may perform during the 2026-27 campaign.
The defining feature of Virginia’s portal-built backfield — shades of yesteryear
By Ben McNiff | 3 days agoWhen building his 2026 roster, Virginia football Coach Tony Elliott looked for players with similar features to those on his 11-win 2025 squad.
Laura Marshall — confidence on the track and in the courtroom
By Caroline Wulff | 5 days agoMarshall spoke highly of her time on the Virginia team, particularly noting the bonds she formed with her fellow teammates that have continued long past her time in Charlottesville.
