2015 Cal State Fullerton Softball News

September 03, 2015

Always striving to be the best, former Cal State Fullerton softball player Jenny Topping made her mark with the Titans as one of the best players to ever take the softball field.

Tyson Joins Titans Softball Coaching Staff

August 10, 2015

The Cal State Fullerton softball team added Tori Tyson to the coaching staff, head coach Kelly Ford announced Monday.

Softball Season Recap

July 29, 2015

With one of the toughest schedules in the nation, the Cal State Fullerton softball team tallied 34 victories and finished fourth in the Big West Conference. The Titans completed the first back-to-back 30-win seasons since 2006-07 after posting 33 wins a season ago during the 2014 season.

Antunez, Galarza to Represent Argentina in World Cup of Softball X

June 24, 2015

Cal State Fullerton pitcher Jasmine Antunez and infielder Samantha Galarza will join the Argentina national team at World Cup of Softball X from June 29-July 5 in an eight-game schedule at Bill Barber Park in Irvine, Calif., hosted by Southern California ASA.

Softball's Kelly Ford Speaks at Alliance of Women Coaches Event

June 19, 2015

Cal State Fullerton head softball coach Kelly Ford was among a handful of leaders from the Big West Conference who spoke on a panel at a WeCoachU event by the Alliance of Women Coaches in Northridge, Calif. on Thursday.

From the OC Register: Freshman Outfielder Seizes Starting Spot

June 04, 2015

Mirin Fader of the Orange County Register recently interviewed softball's Samantha Vandiver, who transitioned into a starter's role midway through the season en route to earning Cal State Fullerton's first-ever Big West Freshman Field Player of the Year honor.

Taukeiaho Tabbed NFCA Third-Team All-American

May 27, 2015

Cal State Fullerton junior third baseman Missy Taukeiaho was named to the 2015 NFCA Division I All-America Third Team the Association announced on Wednesday. Taukeiaho becomes Cal State Fullerton’s first two-time All-American since 2003, while being the 29th Titan to be named to an NFCA All-America Team and the 39th selection overall.

Trio of Titans Named on NFCA All-West Region Teams

May 14, 2015

Following three first-team nods on the All-Big West Conference team earlier this week, Cal State Fullerton juniors Missy Taukeiaho and Courtney Rodriguez were named to the 2015 National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-West Region First-Team while freshman Samantha Vandiver earned a spot on the second-team on Thursday.

Six Titans Earn All-Big West Honors

May 13, 2015

Cal State Fullerton juniors Courtney Rodriguez and Missy Taukeiaho joined freshman Samantha Vandiver on the All-Big West Conference First Team, highlighting a group of six Titans on the softball all-league honor roll released by the conference office Wednesday. Vandiver also earned Fullerton’s first-ever Freshman Field Player of the Year honor.

Titans Clinch Series over CSUN on Senior Day

May 09, 2015

The Cal State Fullerton (34-22, 12-9) softball team split a doubleheader to clinch the series with Big West frontrunner CSUN (41-15, 16-5) behind a convincing run-rule victory in the final game of the regular season, 9-1 in six innings, while CSUN’s Ariana Wassmer provided a go-ahead two-run single in game one of the twin bill for a 4-3 decision at Anderson Family Field on Saturday.

Titan Softball Series Opener Moved to 6 p.m. PT

May 08, 2015

Due to inclement weather in the Fullerton area, the Cal State Fullerton softball series opener against CSUN has been postponed from the original start time of 5 p.m. to a first pitch of no earlier than 6 p.m. PT Friday.

Titans Capitalize on Late Error to Defeat Matadors

May 08, 2015

For the second consecutive game, the Cal State Fullerton softball team capitalized on a late error to scratch out a 3-2 victory over Big West frontrunner CSUN in the series opener at Anderson Family Field on Friday.

From the OC Register: Sophomore Pitcher Excels for Titan Softball

May 07, 2015

Mirin Fader of the Orange County Register recently interviewed left-handed hurler Christina Washington, who leads the Titan softball pitching staff with 16 wins heading into the final weekend of conference play.

Titans Host First-Place CSUN Highlighted by Senior Day This Weekend

May 07, 2015

The Cal State Fullerton softball team concludes the regular season hosting first-place CSUN for a three-game set this weekend at Anderson Family Field. The Titans and Matadors will play the series opener on Friday at 5 p.m., followed by a doubleheader at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday. A senior day ceremony will follow Saturday’s doubleheader.

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Galarza Graduates Early

May 06, 2015

Cal State Fullerton student-athletes must balance the rigors and challenges of both the classroom and athletic field to accomplish the ultimate goal in earning a diploma and become a part of the Titan alumus family. Titan softball’s Samantha Galarza will join that distinguished CSUF family as one of the youngest alumna at 20 years old.

Titans’ Four-Run Seventh Stuns Aggies to Clinch Series

May 03, 2015

Cal State Fullerton junior Courtney Rodriguez capped off a four-run seventh inning with a two-run single which led to scoring the go-ahead run on a three-base error to erase a three-run deficit to shock the Aggies and spoil Senior Day with a 7-6 decision to clinch the Big West softball series over UC Davis at La Rue Field on Sunday afternoon.

Titans Split Saturday Doubleheader at UC Davis

May 02, 2015

The Cal State Fullerton (31-21, 9-8) softball team split a Saturday doubleheader at Big West foe UC Davis (18-27, 6-11) behind Sarah Moore’s game-winning RBI single in game one, 3-1, while the Aggies’ Kelly Zboralske launched the go-ahead three-run homer to capture the series opener, 4-1 at La Rue Field.

Titans Begin Crucial Stretch at UC Davis This Weekend

May 01, 2015

With six conference games left and one game behind second place, the Cal State Fullerton softball team begins a three-game series this weekend at Big West foe UC Davis at La Rue Stadium. The Titans and Aggies will play a doubleheader at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, while concluding with the final game at 12 p.m. on Sunday.

Titans Sweep Twin Bill, Series Over Cal Poly

April 26, 2015

The Cal State Fullerton (30-20, 8-7) softball team swept a doubleheader and the three-game series with Big West foe Cal Poly (22-27, 5-10) behind a complete game three-hitter from Cerissa Rivera in game one, 4-1, while the offense was powered by a four-run fifth and the first two-homer game of Melissa Sechrest’s career to hold on for a 6-3 decision in the series finale at Anderson Family Field on Sunday afternoon.

Titans Erase Three-Run Deficit to Snap Losing Streak; Rain Forces Doubleheader Scheduled for Sunday

April 25, 2015

The Cal State Fullerton softball team rallied to erase a three-run deficit to down visiting Cal Poly, 5-4, in game one of the series on Saturday afternoon at Anderson Family Field. Due to inclement weather prior to the start of game two, a doubleheader has been scheduled for tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Both games will be featured on ESPN3.

Titans Host Cal Poly for ESPN3 Weekend Series

April 24, 2015

The Cal State Fullerton softball team begins a three-game series this weekend with Big West foe Cal Poly at Anderson Family Field. The Titans and Mustangs will play a doubleheader at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, while concluding with the final game at 11 a.m. on Sunday. All games will be featured on ESPN3.

From the OC Register: Jenny Topping now succeeds in coaching role

April 23, 2015

Mirin Fader of the Orange County Register recently interviewed Jenny Topping, a four-time first-team All-American and member of the 2004 Gold Medal United States Olympic Softball Team and her transition from being one of the most decorated Cal State Fullerton softball alumna to now the coaching realm.

Fullerton Swept at Long Beach State to Drop Series

April 22, 2015

The Cal State Fullerton (27-20, 5-7) softball team fell in a doubleheader to Big West rival Long Beach State (19-22, 6-4), 5-1 and 7-6, to complete the three-game sweep for the Beach at 49er Softball Complex on Wednesday.

Titans Drop Series Opener to 49ers

April 18, 2015

The Cal State Fullerton (27-18, 5-5) softball team dropped the series opener to Big West rival Long Beach State (19-22, 6-4), 6-1, at 49er Softball Complex on Saturday afternoon.

Titans Begin Series with Rival Long Beach State Saturday

April 17, 2015

The Cal State Fullerton softball team begins a three-game series this weekend with Big West rival Long Beach State at 49er Softball Complex in Long Beach, Calif. The Titans and 49ers will play the opener at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, while concluding competition with a mid-week doubleheader featured on ESPNU at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Titans Drop Finale, But Capture Series at UC Riverside

April 12, 2015

The Cal State Fullerton softball team dropped the final game of a three-game series with UC Riverside, 8-1, at Amy S. Harrison Field on Sunday afternoon. Fullerton captures its second Big West Conference series of the season after sweeping a doubleheader with UCR on Saturday.

Taukeiaho Homers Twice as Titans Sweep Highlanders

April 11, 2015

Cal State Fullerton (27-16, 5-3) junior Missy Taukeiaho blasted two round-trippers on the day including a game-winner in the 12th inning of a 3-2 softball marathon in game one, while the offense erupted for a 12-0 rout in the opener at UC Riverside (31-12, 3-5) at Amy S. Harrison Field on Saturday.

Titans Fall to Ninth-Ranked UCLA, 9-1

April 08, 2015

The Cal State Fullerton softball team dropped a non-conference decision at the hands of No. 9 UCLA, 9-1, in five innings at Easton Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

Titans Hit the Road at No. 9 UCLA and UC Riverside

April 07, 2015

The Cal State Fullerton softball team begins the week with a non-conference tilt at No. 9 UCLA on Wednesday at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. The Titans then continue Big West play traveling to UC Riverside for a three-game set this weekend at Amy S. Harrison Field. The Titans and Highlanders will open up competition with a doubleheader on Saturday, followed by a single-game on Sunday to conclude the series.

Titan Softball at UCLA Moved to Wednesday

April 06, 2015

With the prospects of inclement weather on Tuesday, the Cal State Fullerton at UCLA softball game has been moved to Wednesday. Start time will remain the same at 2 p.m. at Easton Stadium.