Indiana University Athletics
Thursday, May 8
West Lafayette, Ind.
1:30 PM
Indiana University
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No. 10 Seed Indiana Loses to No. 2 Seed UCLA in Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinal
5/8/2025 5:07:00 PM | Softball
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. –––– No. 10 Seed Indiana finished out play in the Big Ten Tournament with a narrow quarterfinal loss to No. 2 Seed UCLA, 5-4, on Thursday afternoon at Bittinger Stadium.
The Hoosiers trailed 3-0 early, cut down the lead to 3-2 and got the game to 4-4 in the top of the fifth inning before UCLA won it in the bottom of the seventh on a walk-off RBI single.
With the loss, Indiana's season record now stands at 33-18.
No. 2 UCLA 5, No. 10 INDIANA 4
KEY MOMENTS
• In the top of the first inning, the Hoosiers threatened when Taylor Minnick reached first on a hit-by-pitch before stealing second and advancing to third on an error. The Hoosiers couldn't bring Minnick home and the game remained at 0-0.
• UCLA got on the board with a 2-run home run from Jordan Woolery to give them a 2-0 advantage. Then, Megan Grant came home on an error to push the lead to 3-0.
• Indiana's top of the order cut into the deficit in the top of the third inning. Brianna Copeland single to center field, then Taylor Minnick doubled to right field to bring Copeland home. Avery Parker followed that up with an RBI single to left field to put the game at a 3-2 score with Minnick crossing home plate.
• The Bruins tacked on another run when Savannah Pola singled through the right side to score Lauren Hatch and make it a 4-2 game in the bottom of the fourth inning.
• The Hoosiers rallied again in the top of the fifth to even the score.
• It started with Minnick doubling down the left field line and Copeland coming home from first on the play and sliding in at the plate to put the score at 4-3.
• Kinsey Mitchell laced a single up the middle to score Minnick and tie the game at 4-4.
• In the bottom of the seventh inning, UCLA had the bases loaded and won Rylee Slimp RBI single to the pitcher, Rylee Pinedo scored the winning run from third.
NOTABLES
• Both of Minnick's hits were doubles.
• Minnick (2), Parker (1) and Mitchell (1) each recorded at least one RBI.
• In 3.2 innings pitched, Taylor Hess only allowed four hits and one run.
• This was the first game between Indiana and UCLA as conference opponents.
UP NEXT
On Sunday, the NCAA will hold its annual Tournament Selection Show at 7 p.m. Indiana is seeking its third consecutive appearance in the tournament.
The Hoosiers trailed 3-0 early, cut down the lead to 3-2 and got the game to 4-4 in the top of the fifth inning before UCLA won it in the bottom of the seventh on a walk-off RBI single.
With the loss, Indiana's season record now stands at 33-18.
No. 2 UCLA 5, No. 10 INDIANA 4
KEY MOMENTS
• In the top of the first inning, the Hoosiers threatened when Taylor Minnick reached first on a hit-by-pitch before stealing second and advancing to third on an error. The Hoosiers couldn't bring Minnick home and the game remained at 0-0.
• UCLA got on the board with a 2-run home run from Jordan Woolery to give them a 2-0 advantage. Then, Megan Grant came home on an error to push the lead to 3-0.
• Indiana's top of the order cut into the deficit in the top of the third inning. Brianna Copeland single to center field, then Taylor Minnick doubled to right field to bring Copeland home. Avery Parker followed that up with an RBI single to left field to put the game at a 3-2 score with Minnick crossing home plate.
• The Bruins tacked on another run when Savannah Pola singled through the right side to score Lauren Hatch and make it a 4-2 game in the bottom of the fourth inning.
• The Hoosiers rallied again in the top of the fifth to even the score.
• It started with Minnick doubling down the left field line and Copeland coming home from first on the play and sliding in at the plate to put the score at 4-3.
• Kinsey Mitchell laced a single up the middle to score Minnick and tie the game at 4-4.
• In the bottom of the seventh inning, UCLA had the bases loaded and won Rylee Slimp RBI single to the pitcher, Rylee Pinedo scored the winning run from third.
NOTABLES
• Both of Minnick's hits were doubles.
• Minnick (2), Parker (1) and Mitchell (1) each recorded at least one RBI.
• In 3.2 innings pitched, Taylor Hess only allowed four hits and one run.
• This was the first game between Indiana and UCLA as conference opponents.
UP NEXT
On Sunday, the NCAA will hold its annual Tournament Selection Show at 7 p.m. Indiana is seeking its third consecutive appearance in the tournament.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Tinsley (12-4)
L: Copeland, Brianna (16-8)
Batting:
2B: Minnick, Taylor 2
RBI: Minnick, Taylor 2 ; Parker, Avery 1 ; Mitchell, Kinsey 1
SH: Bird, Josie 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Copeland, Brianna 2 ; Minnick, Taylor 2
SB: Minnick, Taylor 1
CS: Copeland, Brianna 1 ; Kettleman, Cassidy 1
HBP: Minnick, Taylor 1
Batting:
2B: Grant 1
HR: Woolery 1
RBI: Pola 1 ; Woolery 2 ; Slimp 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Pola 1 ; Woolery 1 ; Pinedo 1 ; Grant 1 ; Hatch 1
CS: Clements 1
PO: Ramirez 1
Game Leaders
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RBI
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RBI
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dp/rf
AB
2
R
0
H
1
RBI
1
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