Cal Poly softball (9-38, 4-23 Big West) officially wrapped up its 2025 season after being swept by Long Beach State (27-20, 17-10 Big West) on Friday and Saturday. It was a challenging year for the Mustangs, who managed just four conference wins this season. Coming off a promising 2024 campaign that saw them finish third […]
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Cal Poly Softball swept by UC San Diego, battling through tough rebuilding season
Cal Poly softball walked off the field Friday night at Bob Janssen Field after yet another lopsided loss, adding to a season filled with obstacles. The defeat marked their fourth straight loss, extending a streak reflecting the ongoing challenges of a rebuilding year. With the season nearing its end, the Cal Poly softball team is […]
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Cal Poly Softball drops series to UC Riverside despite Saturday win
After securing their first conference win last weekend against Cal State Bakersfield, Cal Poly softball carried that momentum into Saturday’s series opener against UC Riverside. Traveling on the road to face off against the Highlanders (18-23, 9-9 Big West), the Mustangs (8-30, 3-15 Big West) earned a 5-1 win to start the series. With key […]
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Cal Poly Softball takes down Bakersfield for first series win of the year
After weeks of searching for a conference win and seated at the bottom of the Big West standings, Cal Poly softball found a breakthrough against Cal State Bakersfield. The Mustangs clinched both opening games on Saturday for their first two conference victories of the season. Cal Poly (7-28, 2-13 Big West) fell short on Sunday […]
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Softball ends 11-game skid over Seattle University
The Cal Poly softball team finally found its breakthrough, securing a 2-1 victory over Seattle University in the second game of their Wednesday doubleheader. The win snapped an 11-game losing streak, giving the Mustangs their first victory since March 2 against LMU. The Mustangs opened the week with a tough matchup against the University of […]
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Softball winless against CSUN in Big West opening series
The CSUN Matadors swept the Cal Poly softball team in their weekend series to open up Big West conference play. CSUN (10-12, 3-0 Big West) outscored Cal Poly (4-16, 0-3 Big West) 25-4 in the series, but the final scores don’t tell the complete story of the weekend. The two teams both had nine hits […]
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Cal Poly Softball gears up for Big West play after shaky season start
After ending the past month with a 4-13 non-conference record, Cal Poly Softball will begin Big West play at Bob Janssen Field this weekend with a three-game homestand against CSU Northridge. The Big West season provides a clean slate for the Mustangs, who Head Coach Jenny Condon believes have “gotten all the butterflies out.” “I […]
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Six-run fifth inning propels Cal Poly Softball past Sacramento State
With Cal Poly trailing and momentum slipping away, junior outfielder Kiara Blanchard stepped into the batter’s box in the bottom of the fifth, eyes locked on the pitcher. The count sat at 1-1 when she saw the pitch she wanted. Blanchard didn’t miss. She drove the ball sharply up the middle, splitting the infield and […]
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Cal Poly Softball caps off Mustang Classic with a win over Oregon State
Cal Poly Softball overcame a five-run deficit to win their first game of the season, caused by a Mustang offensive surge and defensive breakdowns on Oregon State’s side. After completing five games this weekend in the Mustang Classic, Cal Poly begins the season with a 1-4 record. The Mustangs, down 6-5, scored two runs in […]
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A new look Cal Poly Softball aims to overcome roster turnover in 2025
With just four returning positional starters this season for Cal Poly softball, every non-conference game will matter in more ways than one. The Mustangs have a month to set a consistent and trustworthy starting lineup in stone before the conference season begins. Cal Poly softball lost four of their six 2024 All-Big West honorees over […]