The Fresno State softball team celebrates around home plate at Margie Wright Diamond by singing the fight song.

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Photo Essay: Softball returns to Margie Wright Diamond

By Isaac Marquez, Managing Editor • Feb 6, 2026

Carranco delivers a pitch in the top of the first inning against the Cougars. (Isaac Marquez/The Collegian)

Senior right fielder Natalie Elias celebrates as she is driven home off an RBI single from Ramirez in the bottom of the first inning in game one of the doubleheader. (Isaac Marquez/The Collegian)

Senior third baseman Alyssa Ramirez looks to the third base coach prior to stepping into the batters box for her first at bat of the season. (Isaac Marquez/The Collegian)

Senior pitcher Lauryn Carranco deals a pitch against the Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Cougars in the first game of the season at Margie Wright Diamond on Feb. 6. In her first start with the Bulldogs, Carranco went five innings, gave up zero runs and struck out six against the Cougars to give Head Coach Charlotte Morgan her first win with the Bulldogs. (Isaac Marquez/The Collegian)

Senior infielder Emma Martinez rounds second base in game two of the Bulldogs’ doubleheader. (Isaac Marquez/The Collegian)

Senior outfielder Alyssa Rebolledo connects with a pitch in game two of the doubleheader against the Bengals. (Isaac Marquez/The Collegian)

Martinez throws her hands up as a teammate comes around to score against the Idaho State Bengals on Feb. 6 at Margie Wright Diamond (Isaac Marquez/The Collegian)

About the Contributor

Isaac Marquez, Editor-in-Chief

Isaac Marquez is the Editor-in-Chief of The Collegian and is in his fifth and final year at Fresno State. This is his fourth semester with The Collegian. He is a Broadcast Journalism major and loves photography, journalism, videography, photo/video editing and being on camera. His goal is to find a career that encapsulates all his skills and interests.

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