UH softball team splits pair at UCSB

Rainbow Wahine win first game 6-0, lose second 7-6

Apr. 5, 2026 at 10:05am

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The University of Hawaii softball team split a doubleheader against UC Santa Barbara on Saturday in Santa Barbara, California. In the first game, Hannah Pitts pitched a complete game shutout as Hawaii won 6-0. In the second game, UCSB rallied late to win 7-6.

Why it matters

The Rainbow Wahine are in the midst of their Big West Conference schedule, looking to build momentum heading into the postseason. This split result keeps them in the middle of the conference standings.

The details

In the first game, Pitts allowed just 7 hits while walking 2 and striking out 3. Millie Fidge, Jamie McGaughey, and Briana Maio-Silva each had 2 hits for Hawaii. In the second game, UCSB scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 6th inning to take the lead and hold on for the 7-6 win. Dani Rauscher went 4-for-4 at the plate for the Gauchos, while Kayara-Leigh Tuiloma and Fidge homered for the Rainbow Wahine.

  • The doubleheader took place on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • Hawaii will next host a 3-game series against CSU Bakersfield, starting on Friday.

The players

Hannah Pitts

The Hawaii pitcher who threw a complete game shutout in the first game of the doubleheader.

Millie Fidge

A Hawaii player who had 2 hits in the first game and hit a home run in the second game.

Dani Rauscher

A UC Santa Barbara player who went 4-for-4 at the plate in the second game.

UC Santa Barbara

The opposing team that split the doubleheader with Hawaii, winning the second game 7-6.

Hawaii

The University of Hawaii softball team that split the doubleheader, winning the first game 6-0 and losing the second 7-6.

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What’s next

Hawaii will next host a three-game series against CSU Bakersfield, starting Friday.

The takeaway

This split result keeps Hawaii in the middle of the Big West Conference standings as they look to build momentum heading into the postseason. The Rainbow Wahine will have a chance to gain ground when they host CSU Bakersfield this weekend.