Wildcats 22-0 after another win against W. Michigan

The Arizona softball team got a glimpse of what could be a very bright future last night as Rita Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium.

Freshmen Jenny Gladding, Mackenzie Vandergeest and Kim Balkan all played key roles in No. 2 Arizona's 9-0 victory against Western Michigan. The 65-minute contest was the second straight game in which the Wildcats defeated the Broncos due to the NCAA's mercy rule, and the 14th time overall that Arizona has ended a game early.

Gladding (7-0) was overpowering in the pitching circle, striking out 10 while not allowing a walk. The only two hitters to reach were the first two of the game, as Gladding hit Broncos leadoff hitter Andrea Kellicut and then gave up a bunt single to Alaina Scott.

She settled down from there and retired the next 15 batters.