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2025 Arkansas vs UCLA

Freshman Delivers, UCLA Softball Beats Arkansas 9-1 At 2025 Mary Nutter

Freshman Delivers, UCLA Softball Beats Arkansas 9-1 At 2025 Mary Nutter

UCLA hands Arkansas its first loss in 2025, defeating the Razorbacks 9-1 on Day 3 of the 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Cathedral City, California.

Feb 23, 2025 by Matt Cannizzaro
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The UCLA softball team did something Saturday afternoon that no other team has been able to do in 2025 – beat Arkansas.

The top-10 showdown was the final game for Arkansas at the 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, and UCLA played spoiler with a 9-1 run-rule victory, sending the Razorbacks home from California with a not-so-sweet souvenir. 

UCLA entered the week as the No. 4 team in the latest ESPN.com/USA Softball Poll, and the win over Arkansas was the Bruins’ fourth of the weekend over a ranked opponent. 

Both teams now are 14-1 on the season.

To end the game against the Razorbacks early, UCLA rallied for four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning, with a two-out base hit from freshman Kaniya Bragg scoring graduate student Jessica Clements for the winning run.

Bragg was 2 for 3 in the game with two RBIs, while Clements was 3 for 3 with three runs and two RBIs. UCLA had 10 hits overall, with three players recording more than one.

UCLA broke open the game with a four-run third inning that included a three-run, two-out home run from junior Jordan Woolery. Woolery had four RBIs on the day.

Sophomore left-hander Kaitlyn Terry handled things in the circle for the Bruins, improving to 8-1 this season with the complete-game victory. She went six innings, giving up one run on five hits, while striking out six.

The losing pitcher for Arkansas was freshman right-hander Payton Burnham, who falls to 4-1 in 2025. She was one of three pitchers to face UCLA, going 2 2/3 innings. She allowed four runs on four hits, while striking out two Razorbacks.

Arkansas collected five hits, with junior Reagan Johnson and senior Bri Ellis each getting two. Ellis’ solo home run in the fourth inning gave the Razorbacks their lone run. 

Previously at the 2025 Mary Nutter, UCLA picked up victories over No. 22 Missouri (4-1), No. 15 Nebraska (9-1), No. 7 Tennessee (4-3) and Baylor (6-2).

The Bruins already have improved on a 4-1 performance at the event in 2024 and still have a game against No. 14 Duke to look forward to Sunday at noon Eastern. 

Arkansas picked up wins against Rutgers (10-0), Cal State Fullerton (10-0), Loyola Marymount (6-2) and Baylor (8-0), before running into UCLA.

In their four wins to open their time at the 2025 Mary Nutter, the Razorbacks outscored their opponents 34-2.

Up next for Arkansas is the Wooo Pig Classic on their home turf beginning Feb. 28, while UCLA will clash with Duke, then head to Fullerton, California, for the Judi Garman Classic.

The 2025 edition of the Mary Nutter is taking place at the Big League Dreams Complex in Cathedral City, California, from Feb. 20-23.

The park includes five fields modeled after some of the most historic venues in Major League Baseball. Among them, Boston’s Fenway Park, Chicago’s Wrigley Field and New York’s Yankee Stadium.

The 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic includes 31 teams, headlined by Tennessee, Nebraska and Utah. 

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UCLA Defeats Arkansas Via Run Rule, Bruins Win 9-1

Bragg delivers a single to right center to score Clements.

UCLA wins 9-1.

UCLA Loads Bases Again In Sixth Inning Against Arkansas, Bruins Now Lead 

A walk to Pola loads the bases for UCLA with one out and Woolery coming up.

Woolery flies out, but senior Lauren Hatch is able to score.

UCLA leads 8-1 with the winning run on second base with two outs.

Bruins Pull Away In Sixth Inning Against Arkansas Softball At Mary Nutter 2025

With a walk and two singles to welcome new Arkansas pitcher Reis Beuerlein, UCLA is able to load the bases with no outs. 

After the first out is recorded, Clements comes through again with an infield single. A throwing error on the play allows two runs to score.

There's now runners on first and third with one out.

UCLA leads 7-1 and still can end this game early, per the run rule,

UCLA Softball Enjoys Another Rally Against Arkansas, Bruins Lead 5-1 After Five Innings

The scenario is similar to the rally in the third inning that broke things open for UCLA.

The Bruins have two runners on base in the bottom of the fifth inning. Clements singled and Pola doubled.

Arkansas walks Woolery, who homered in the third inning, to load the bases.

Freshman Kaniya Bragg lifts a sac fly to left field, allowing Clements to score.

UCLA leads 5-1 after five innings.

UCLA Softball Vs. Arkansas Matchup Speeding Along In California

Outside of a breakthrough third inning for UCLA, this contest has been a pitchers' duel. 

However, all it takes in sports sometimes is one break.

UCLA leads 4-1, and the game is headed to the bottom half of the fifth inning.

Bri Ellis, Arkansas Softball Respond Against UCLA

Ellis opens the fourth inning with a solo home run to center field. 

UCLA 4, Arkansas 1

Arkansas Brings In New Pitcher To Handle UCLA Softball, Bruins Lead 4-0

With a two-out rally ongoing, Arkansas brings in freshman right-hander Cam Harrison to try to close out the bottom of the third inning against UCLA.

Bruins lead 4-0.

UCLA Softball Gets Baserunner, First Hits, First Runs Against Arkansas 

Terry is hit by a pitch to start the inning and steals second base with two outs to get into scoring position. 

Terry scores on a single by graduate student Jessica Clements.

UCLA leads 1-0.

Senior Savannah Pola follows with a single of her own. 

Junior Jordan Woolery highlights the two-out rally with a three-run home run to left field.

UCLA leads 4-0.

Razorbacks Softball Scoreless Through Three Innings Against UCLA

Junior Reagan Johnson singles with one out but gets stranded at first base. The Razorbacks have left three runners on through three innings.

UCLA still is looking for its first hit.

Score remains 0-0.

Arkansas Returns Favor, Shuts Down UCLA Softball To Complete Second Inning

Three up, three down for UCLA in the bottom of the second inning at the 2025 Mary Nutter.

After two, there's no score.

Arkansas Softball Retired In Order In Top Of Second Inning Against UCLA

UCLA and Terry make light work of the Razorbacks in the second inning, retiring them in order with solid defense.

UCLA Starting Lineup To Face Arkansas Softball At Mary Nutter 2025

Here's a look at the UCLA starters.

Clements was hit by a pitch to start things off but was eliminated at second base on a fielder's choice.

Razorbacks Get First Baserunner To Kick Off Two-Out Rally Against UCLA Softball

A single from freshman Ella McDowell and a double from senior slugger Bri Ellis give Arkansas a chance to break open the game.

The Razorbacks have runners on second and third with two outs in the opening inning.

Terry ends the inning with a strikeout, leaving both runners on.

Arkansas 0, UCLA 0

Arkansas Softball And UCLA Underway At 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

Arkansas will bat first in this one. The Razorbacks are 14-0 to start the 2025 season.

Sophomore left-hander Kaitlyn Terry is in the circle for No. 4 UCLA.

Here's a look at the Arkansas starting lineup:

When Is The Arkansas Vs. UCLA Softball Game?

Arkansas and UCLA will meet at the Big League Dreams Complex in Cathedral City, California, on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. Eastern.

How To Watch The 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

Watch the 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic on FloCollege and the FloSports App.

Replays of the games, highlights and more breaking news will be on both platforms.

FloSoftball will be streaming several other NCAA Division I College Softball tournaments, including the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge, Rocket City Softball Showcase, FAU Paradise Classic and the FAU Joan Joyce Classic.

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2025 Arkansas vs UCLA


UCLA Softball Is Rolling Through 2025 Mary Nutter

Can the Bruins keep the momentum going against Arkansas on Saturday afternoon?

About Arkansas Softball

The Arkansas softball team got out to a perfect start this season, going 10-0 across the Texas State Tournament in San Marcos, Texas, and LA Tech Tournament in Ruston, Louisiana. 

It’s the best start in program history, actually. 

The Razorbacks also were able to surge into the No. 10 spot on the latest ESPN.com/USA Softball Poll, moving up from No. 13. 

Arkansas is coming off a 37-18 season that ended with a win and two losses in the regional portion of the NCAA Division I Softball Championship.

This year’s appearance at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic is the team’s first since a 5-0 run at the event in 2018.

The Arkansas Razorbacks Are Enjoying The Best Start In School History

The Arkansas Razorbacks are 10-0 in 2025.

About UCLA Softball

UCLA is fresh off an appearance at the 2024 NCAA Women’s College World Series, but with the storied history of the program, just reaching the WCWS probably isn’t satisfying enough.

In their quest to get back there and claim a record-extending 13th national championship, the Bruins started 2025 at 9-1.

That loss, however, a 7-6 decision against Virginia on Feb. 16, was the last thing they'd remember heading into the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic. 

Was it going to be a momentum killer for the Bruins, or motivation to get back on track before the start of conference play, which will see UCLA makes its debut in the Big Ten as the favorite to win the conference title?

Last season, UCLA was 43-12 overall and 17-4 in its last season in the Pac-12. The Bruins were the Pac-12 regular-season and tournament champions, before seeing their campaign end with losses to Oklahoma and Stanford at the WCWS.

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Arkansas Softball’s Matchups For The 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

All Times Eastern

Thursday, Feb. 20

  • 12:30 p.m. – Arkansas vs. Rutgers
  • 3 p.m. – Arkansas vs. Cal State Fullerton

Friday, Feb. 21

  • 9 p.m. – Arkansas vs. Loyola Marymount

Saturday, Feb. 22

  • 1 p.m. – Arkansas vs. Baylor
  • 6 p.m. – Arkansas vs. UCLA

UCLA Softball’s Matchups For The 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

All Times Eastern

Thursday, Feb. 20

  • 8 p.m. – UCLA vs. Missouri
  • 10:30 p.m. – UCLA vs. Nebraska

Friday, Feb. 21

  • 6:30 p.m. – UCLA vs. Tennessee

Saturday, Feb. 22

  • 3:30 p.m. – UCLA vs. Baylor
  • 6 p.m. – UCLA vs. Arkansas 

Sunday, Feb. 23

  • Noon – UCLA vs. Duke

ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 Poll - Feb. 18

  1. Texas (25) – Previous Rank: 1
  2. Oklahoma – Previous Rank: 3
  3. Florida – Previous Rank: 2
  4. UCLA – Previous Rank: 4
  5. LSU – Previous Rank: 7
  6. Texas A&M – Previous Rank: 5
  7. Tennessee – Previous Rank: 6
  8. Florida State – Previous Rank: 9
  9. Georgia – Previous Rank: 11
  10. Arkansas – Previous Rank: 13
  11. Arizona – Previous Rank: 15
  12. Texas Tech – Previous Rank: 8
  13. Oklahoma State – Previous Rank: 10
  14. Duke – Previous Rank: 14
  15. Nebraska – Previous Rank: 17
  16. Mississippi State – Previous Rank: 19
  17. Virginia Tech – Previous Rank: 18 
  18. Auburn – Previous Rank: NR
  19. Oregon – Previous Rank: 20
  20. Stanford – Previous Rank: 22
  21. Alabama – Previous Rank: 12
  22. Missouri – Previous Rank: 16
  23. San Diego State – Previous Rank: NR
  24. South Carolina – Previous Rank: NR
  25. Liberty – Previous Rank: NR

Others Receiving Votes: Baylor, Kentucky, Northwestern, Florida Atlantic, Indiana, Virginia, Ole Miss, UCF

When Is The 2025 Mary Nutter Softball Tournament?

The 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic will take place Feb. 20-23.

Games begin Thursday and culminate with the final games on Sunday. 

Where Is The 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic?  

The Mary Nutter Classic returns to the Big League Dreams Complex in Cathedral City, California. The complex has five fields available. 

2025 Mary Nutter Team List

As of Sept. 4, 2024

  • Arkansas
  • Baylor
  • Bethune-Cookman
  • BYU
  • Cal-Berkeley
  • Cal State Fullerton
  • CSUN
  • Duke
  • Fresno State
  • Hawai’i
  • Howard University
  • Long Beach State
  • Loyola Marymount University
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • Northwestern
  • Oregon
  • Oregon State
  • Rutgers
  • Saint Mary’s College
  • San Diego State
  • San Jose State
  • Seattle
  • Tennessee
  • UC Santa Barbara
  • UCLA
  • UC Riverside
  • Utah
  • Washington

Complete 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic Schedule

All Times Eastern

Thursday, Feb. 20

Wrigley Field

  • 12:30 p.m. – Rutgers vs. Arkansas
  • 3 p.m. – Cal State Fullerton vs. Arkansas
  • 5:30 p.m. – Nebraska vs. Baylor
  • 8 p.m. – Missouri vs. UCLA
  • 10:30 p.m. – Nebraska vs. UCLA

Yankee Stadium

  • 1 p.m. – California vs. Oregon
  • 3:30 p.m. – Tennessee vs. Oregon 
  • 6 p.m. – Tennessee vs. Oregon State
  • 8:30 p.m. – Washington vs. BYU
  • 11 p.m. – Washington vs. UC Riverside

Fenway Park

  • 1 p.m. – Nevada vs. Baylor
  • 3:30 p.m. – Rutgers vs. Missouri
  • 6 p.m. – Bethune-Cookman vs. Nevada
  • 8:30 p.m. – Bethune-Cookman vs. UC Riverside
  • 11 p.m. – CSUN vs. BYU

Des Moines Field

  • 6 p.m. – California vs. Cal State Fullerton
  • 8:30 p.m. – CSUN vs. Oregon State

Friday, Feb. 21

Wrigley Field

  • 1:30 p.m. – Rutgers vs. Tennessee
  • 4 p.m. – Duke vs. Nebraska
  • 6:30 p.m. – Tennessee vs. UCLA
  • 9 p.m. – Arkansas vs. Loyola Marymount
  • 11:30 p.m. – California vs. Washington

Yankee Stadium

  • 1 p.m. – Missouri vs. Baylor
  • 3:30 p.m. – Missouri vs. Minnesota
  • 6 p.m. – BYU vs. Hawai'i
  • 8:30 p.m. – BYU vs. UC Santa Barbara
  • 11 p.m. – Oregon State vs. UC Santa Barbara

Fenway Park

  • 1:30 p.m. – Oregon vs. Utah
  • 4 p.m. – Oregon vs. San Diego State
  • 6:30 p.m. – Howard vs. Duke
  • 9 p.m. – Northwestern vs. Seattle
  • 11:30 p.m. – Howard vs. San Jose State

Des Moines Field

  • 1 p.m. – Fresno State vs. Minnesota
  • 3:30 p.m. – Fresno State vs. Seattle
  • 6 p.m. – Long Beach State vs. Utah
  • 8:30 p.m. – Nevada vs. UC Riverside
  • 11 p.m. – Nevada vs. Hawai'i

Pawtucket Field

  • 1 p.m. – Cal State Fullerton vs. Bethune-Cookman
  • 3:30 p.m. – Rutgers vs. Bethune-Cookman
  • 6 p.m. – Cal State Fullerton vs. Saint Mary’s
  • 8:30 p.m. – San Jose State vs. CSUN
  • 11 p.m. – Saint Mary’s vs. CSUN

Saturday, Feb. 22

Wrigley Field

  • 1 p.m. – Baylor vs. Arkansas
  • 3:30 p.m. – Baylor vs. UCLA
  • 6 p.m. – Arkansas vs. UCLA
  • 8:30 p.m. – San Jose State vs. Nebraska
  • 11 p.m. – Howard vs. Nebraska

Yankee Stadium

  • 12:30 p.m. – Oregon vs. Missouri
  • 3 p.m. – Utah vs. Cal State Fullerton
  • 5:30 p.m. – Utah vs. Northwestern 
  • 8 p.m. – Saint Mary’s vs. Northwestern
  • 10:30 p.m. – Saint Mary’s vs. Hawai'i

Fenway Park

  • 12:30 p.m. – BYU vs. Duke
  • 3 p.m. – Minnesota vs. Duke
  • 5:30 p.m. – Minnesota vs. Tennessee
  • 8 p.m. – UC Riverside vs. Rutgers
  • 10:30 p.m. – UC Santa Barbara vs. Washington

Des Moines Field

  • 12:30 p.m. – Seattle vs. Long Beach State
  • 3 p.m. – Oregon State vs. Long Beach State
  • 5:30 p.m. – Oregon State vs. Rutgers
  • 8 p.m. – UC Santa Barbara vs. San Diego State
  • 10:30 p.m. – UC Riverside vs. San Diego State

Pawtucket Field

  • 12:30 p.m. – Bethune-Cookman vs. Fresno State
  • 3 p.m. – CSU vs. Nevada
  • 5:30 p.m. – Seattle vs. California
  • 8 p.m. – Loyola Marymount vs. California
  • 10:30 p.m. – Loyola Marymount vs. San Jose State

Sunday, Feb. 23

Wrigley Field

  • Noon – Duke vs. UCLA
  • 2 p.m. – Nebraska vs. Utah
  • 4 p.m. – San Diego State vs. Hawai'i

Yankee Stadium

  • 12:30 p.m. – Washington vs. Fresno State
  • 2:30 p.m. – Hawai'i vs. Loyola Marymount
  • 4:30 p.m. – Howard vs. Loyola Marymount

Fenway Park

  • Noon – Northwestern vs. California
  • 2 p.m. – San Diego State vs. Saint Mary’s

Des Moines Field

  • 12:30 p.m. – Long Beach State vs. Minnesota
  • 2:30 p.m. – Long Beach State vs. Howard

Pawtucket Field

  • Noon – Seattle vs. Oregon State
  • 2 p.m. – San Jose State vs. UC Santa Barbara

About Big League Dreams Cathedral City

The Big League Dreams Sports Parks are scattered throughout the United States and provide recreational and tournament players of all ages the chance to compete on world-class fields, often built as replicas of famous stadiums from the storied history of Major League Baseball.

Along with the nostalgic fields, the Big League Dreams venues include a restaurant and bar, batting cages, play area for children, stadium seating and space for other sports (hockey, soccer, sand volleyball), events and competitions. 

Big League Dreams Cathedral City was the first of the eight BLD properties to open, doing so in 1998. The park includes five fields. Among them, Boston’s Fenway Park, Chicago’s Wrigley Field and New York’s Yankee Stadium.

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Who Was Mary Nutter?

Mary Nutter was an All-American softball player and a pioneer in the sport. 

She was a coach at Pittsburgh State and was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame in 1988 and the National Fast Pitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1997.

Nutter died in 2012. 

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