Rutgers two-way star Morgan Smith, Tennessee’s success without a major star, and Citlaly Gutierrez making a case as the Texas staff ace were some of what we learned in week nine of the college softball season.

Jenna Becerra and Amanda Lorenz recap all things Week 5. They also welcome UCLA pitcher Taylor Tinsley.

The UCLA pitching staff doesn’t have a headliner, well at least not yet. Between a transfer, a rising sophomore and a talented freshman there should be enough to compliment the Bruins offense.

Oklahoma lets it be known that it prefers life at No. 1. Florida spends a lost weekend in California. Taylor Pleasants keeps coming through, and Sydney McKinney keeps hitting. Only a few of the lessons from Week 3.

Megan Faraimo appears to be on a mission. Maya Brady brought it in the fall. There’s plenty of new Bruins embracing the culture. UCLA has the fire power and ready for another championship run.