The Hawai'i Pacific University softball team recently wrapped up an action-packed road trip across California, going 4-3 while facing some tough competition. Here's a recap of their performances during the trip:

On January 31, 2025, the Hawai'i Pacific University Sharks kicked off their season in style, securing an impressive 9-0 win over Colorado State University-Pueblo at Great Park Field 2 in Irvine, California. The Sharks' offense was electric, led by Alexis Oshiro, with key contributions from the rest of the lineup. Pitcher Taylor Thompson delivered a stellar performance on the mound, leading HPU to their first win of the season.

The Hawai'i Pacific University Sharks came up just short in a 4-3 loss to Northwest Nazarene University on January 31, 2025, at Great Park in Irvine, California. Despite a late rally, the Sharks were unable to overcome the Nighthawks' early lead and strong pitching. Layla Molina started the game for HPU, going 5.1 innings, giving up 4 runs (only 1 earned) on 8 hits, with 3 strikeouts. Makayla Pagampao delivered a crucial hit for HPU, going 1-for-2 with a sacrifice fly that drove in a run. Alexis Oshiro added a solid performance, finishing 1-for-4 with a hit and 1 run.

The Hawai'i Pacific University Sharks (1-2) dropped a hard-fought 5-2 game to Sonoma State University (2-1) on February 1, 2025, at Great Park Stadium in Irvine, California. Despite a strong individual performance from Taryn Hirano, who went 3-for-3 and scored both of HPU's runs, the Sharks couldn't capitalize on their offensive opportunities, and Sonoma State held on for the victory.

The Hawai'i Pacific University Sharks (2-2) secured a narrow 3-2 victory over the Central Washington University Wildcats (0-4) on February 1, 2025, at OC Great Park in Irvine, California. Behind a stellar pitching performance from Layla Molina, who threw a complete game, the Sharks held off a late rally from the Wildcats to claim the win.

The Hawai'i Pacific University Sharks (3-2) were victorious against California State University, Dominguez Hills Toros (3-1) with a 4-3 victory on February 2, 2025, at OC Great Park in Irvine, California. The win was powered by a strong pitching performance from Taylor Thompson and a timely offense, allowing the Sharks to hold off the Toros in a back-and-forth game.

On February 3, 2025, the Hawai'i Pacific University Sharks (4-2) clinched a hard-fought 2-1 victory over California State University, San Marcos Cougars (5-1) at the CSUSM Softball Field in San Marcos, California. The win was fueled by a strong pitching performance from Layla Molina and timely offense that broke a tie late in the game.

On February 3, 2025, the California State University, San Marcos Cougars (6-1) cruised to a 10-1 victory over the Hawai'i Pacific University Sharks (5-4) at the CSUSM Softball Field in San Marcos, California. After a scoreless first four innings, the Cougars exploded for a 7-run outburst in the 4th inning, essentially putting the game out of reach.

With standout performances from both seasoned veterans and emerging players, HPU is primed to carry momentum from this successful stretch into their upcoming games.