Taylor Tinsley, a sophomore at UCLA Softball, has been named the UCLA Student-Athlete of the Week, presented by Ready, for her outstanding performance in the week of April 15-21. Tinsley's exceptional pitching led UCLA to a sweep at No. 5 Stanford, propelling the team to the top of the Pac-12 standings.

By the Numbers
  • Taylor Tinsley secured three wins, limiting Stanford to just seven hits and striking out 20 batters over 15.2 scoreless innings.
  • In game one, Tinsley struck out a career-high 15 batters and held Stanford to five hits across 9.0 innings.
  • She also excelled in high-leverage relief situations, contributing to the team's success in the final two games against Stanford.
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State of Play
  • UCLA Softball is currently leading the Pac-12 standings after their successful sweep at No. 5 Stanford.
  • Taylor Tinsley's exceptional performance has significantly contributed to UCLA's current leading position in the conference.
What's Next

It is likely that Taylor Tinsley will continue to be a key player for UCLA Softball, contributing to the team's efforts to maintain their position at the top of the Pac-12 standings.

Bottom Line

Taylor Tinsley's remarkable pitching performance has not only earned her the UCLA Student-Athlete of the Week award but has also been instrumental in UCLA Softball's current success at the top of the Pac-12 standings.