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5 Burning Questions on 2010

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

It's been less than 24 hours since the NCAA softball season came to an end, but we're already pumped for next year. And we've got the answers to 5 Burning Questions on 2010.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009

Tarr brings Washington full circle

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Things were different when Heather Tarr played softball at Washington. But more than a decade later and five seasons into her coaching career at her alma mater, Tarr led the program to its first national championship.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009

McWherter A Leader For Huskies

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Alyson McWherter knows her role as defensive ace. But when the Washington junior isn't patrolling center field, she's preparing for the battle field as an ROTC cadet.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009

Gators look to regroup

Graham Hays

...group that had just been beaten soundly during the press conference following an 8-0 loss against Washington in the opening game of the championship series. But the Gators also seemed more puzzled at their...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 02, 2009

Nelson leaves lasting mark on Florida

Graham Hays

...point. Seconds after her college career came to an abrupt and unsatisfying end with a loss to Washington in the Women's College World Series championship series Tuesday, Nelson, along with teammate Francesca Enea, comforted...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 02, 2009

Offense leads the way for Washington

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

With the NCAA player of the year on the mound, offense isn't what comes to mind when it comes to Washington's edge. But the Huskies made sure that was no longer the case when they roared to an eight-run win over Florida in Game 1 of the championship series Monday night.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009

Workload gives Nelson a Game 1 edge over Lawrie

Graham Hays

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Stacey Nelson and Danielle Lawrie proved throughout the season that they are the two best pitchers in the country. It's not revisioni...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 01, 2009

What to expect: Georgia-Washington

Graham Hays

...squaring off in Sunday's encounters. Georgia vs. Washington 1 p.m. ET | ESPN Pitching: Washington ace...she was against Arizona State on Friday, the Huskies have as decisive an edge in the circle...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 31, 2009

Georgia wins record-setter to stay in WCWS

Graham Hays

...fouling off three two-strike pitches to beat Washington 9-8. It was the highest-scoring game...the bat, Georgia earns another shot at the Huskies later this evening. One loss from elimination after...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 31, 2009

Huskies' shuffled pieces fit perfectly

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

The core of Washington has changed and shifted so much, the Huskies could have been mistaken for a jigsaw puzzle. But all the pieces are fitting perfectly in the Women's College World Series.

Story | Conversation | May 31, 2009

Alabama's bold move goes right

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Jazlyn Lunceford might not have been the obvious choice to hit when Alabama needed a run most Saturday, but she was the right choice.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2009

Bach's pitching brings light to ASU loss

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Facing the NCAA softball player of the year, Arizona State's Hillary Bach pushed Danielle Lawrie and Washington to eight innings in the WCWS on Friday. It was an impressive performance from a freshman -- just don't call her that.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2009

Freshmen help lift Washington in opener

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

A softball team like the Washington Huskies doesn't need to look to freshmen for key production. But that's where it came from in Thursday's Women's College World Series opening win against Georgia.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2009

Friday's WCWS slate boasts strong matchups

Graham Hays

...get a lead of its own, to put Washington and Danielle Lawrie under pressure. Arizona State sucked...runs on eight hits in four innings. The Huskies pitched to Arizona State's Kaitlin Cochran, and...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 28, 2009

The scene from the WCWS prior to games

Graham Hays

...hour and a half before first pitch between Washington and Georgia looked promising. The first session is...wants to end that streak, she and the Huskies can't afford to let this game slip...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 28, 2009