FRESNO, Calif. - The No. 15 Fresno State softball team fell short in its bid to advance to the NCAA Super Regionals as the Bulldogs dropped a 1-0 decision to second-ranked California in the NCAA Region 2 title game.
A solo home run in the first inning by third baseman Vicky Galindo was all the Golden Bears needed as the lead off batter hit a solo shot to right field in the first inning.
Cal pitcher Kelly Anderson threw a no-hitter, walked two and struck out four to improve to 27-7 on the season.
Senior All-America pitcher Jamie Southern took the loss and finished the season with a 28-5 mark after scattering seven hits while allowing one run with three strikeouts.
Fresno State finishes its season with a 43-12 mark while California is now 50-12.