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This postseason is the last chance for Arizona’s storied senior class to chase a national championship. It’s also the first chance for the freshmen to show that the pursuit will continue long after the upperclassmen are gone.
Redshirt freshmen
Janelle Meoño and true freshman
Carlie Scupin were instrumental for the Wildcats in the regular season. Now they are showing out in the NCAA Tournament, too.
Palacios was red-hot in the Tucson Regional, collecting eight hits and 10 RBI in the three wins. She blasted a three-run homer in the 7-0 victory over UMBC and a game-breaking grand slam against Ole Miss to propel Arizona into the regional final. There, she split the gap for a timely two-run double that broke open an eventual 12-6 comeback win over the Rebels.