Expectations too high for softball team in 2011

A season that started with high hopes for the Cal Poly softball team ended in frustration as the Mustangs finished with a record of 11-36 overall and 7-14 in conference.

Softball takes finale against Long Beach State

Heading into Saturday’s game against Long Beach State, Cal Poly was looking for a break.

Softball swept by Cal State Fullerton

Cal Poly fell to Cal State Fullerton in a three-game series Sunday. After the loss, the Mustangs Big West record is 2-7.

Softball swept by UCSB in first conference home series

Cal Poly softball faced a tough weekend against UC Santa Barbara, falling to the back of the Big West standings.

Softball strives to live up to big expectations in conference play

Cal Poly’s softball team will begin Big West play with a double-header against UC Riverside on April 2 at noon and 2 p.m.

Softball seeks turnaround in Big West play

Cal Poly softball looks to stack their current 4-22 record with more W’s with the start of Big West play at UC Riverside on Saturday.

Softball tabbed as Big West preseason favorite in 2011 poll

Last season ended with a devastating letdown for the Cal Poly softball team, but the players are embracing the renewed sense of optimism that comes with a new team: a fresh start and most importantly, hindsight.

Mustangs look to use Patton’s success against Cal State Northridge

After struggling through some rough patches early in the season, it seems freshman Rebecca Patton has put the pieces together.

Patton earns second-consecutive Pitcher of the Week award

Mustang freshman righthander Rebecca Patton earned her second-consecutive conference Pitcher of the Week honor on Monday afternoon.

Softball takes two of three against Long Beach State

With two of three wins against Long Beach State (21-22, 5-7 Big West) last weekend, Cal Poly (20-18, 9-3) has responded from their mid-season eight-game losing streak with nine wins in their last 11 games to help propel the Mustangs to a one game lead over Cal State Northridge atop the Big West.