Cal eliminates UW softball in Super Regional

BERKELEY, Calif. — The top-seeded California softball team defeated No. 16 Washington 2-0 on Sunday to sweep the best-of-three Berkeley Super Regional matchup.

Cal starting pitcher Jolene Henderson pitched a complete game, allowing three hits and striking out nine batters.

With the win, the Golden Bears advance to the round of eight at the College World Series in Oklahoma City.

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