Arizona softball newcomers shine in fall doubleheader against local colleges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 6:28 AM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Arizona's softball team played a doubleheader on October 23 against Phoenix College and Pima Community College. The Wildcats won both games, defeating Phoenix 13-0 and Pima 10-0. Freshman pitcher Lilly Hauser and senior transfer Madison Conley made their debuts, with Conley hitting a home run in her first at-bat. Arizona's season is marked by the honor paid to late coach Larry Ray, who was influential in the program's history. The Wildcats also saw strong performances from Kez Lucas and JaMaya Byrum, who each hit home runs in the day’s second game.
- •Arizona defeated Phoenix College 13-0 and Pima 10-0 on October 23.
- •Madison Conley hit a home run in her first at-bat as a Wildcat.
- •Lilly Hauser made her debut as both a pitcher and a hitter.
- •Arizona honored late coach Larry Ray before the games.
- •Kez Lucas and JaMaya Byrum both contributed home runs in the second game.
- 6:28 AMYahoo Sports — Fans get first look at more Arizona softball newcomers in fall games against Phoenix College, Pima
"The Wildcats also honored the late Larry Ray, who helped Mike Candrea build the historic program
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