HONOLULU – Zoe Conley, who made her first appearance in the circle since the Bears began play in paradise, insured that she made an equally lasting impression in her final outing in Honolulu as a Golden Bear.
 
A day after a sentimental shutout from fellow co-ace Kamalani Dung, Conley (3-4) pitched the first no-hitter of her career in Cal's 12-0 win over St. Bonaventure, to continue the team's historic run-rule streak.
 
The Bears (15-7) picked up their sixth consecutive five-inning win on Friday, believed to be the longest in program history, to add to Conley's career performance.
 
The Berkeley native threw nine strikeouts and gave up just one walk in the bottom of the first to just miss out on a perfect game.
 
"It feels good to keep the team rolling on five-inning games and shutouts," Conley said. "I've been working towards this moment for years so it's a good feeling. It seems like it has come full circle since Kama and I have now both thrown no-hitters in and shutouts in Honolulu.
 
"The team is starting to gel well together and we're getting key hits to make things happen. With Kama and I doing well, in addition to Alex (Alexandra Perez) who has been key for us, our staff is looking very strong."
 
The continued progress has come with a new pitch caller.
 
"I've been trying to get them to change their perspective on what it means to be a pitcher," said first-year pitching coach Anjelica Selden, who was an three-time All-American at UCLA from 2005-08 and teared up at the moment. "There's a difference between a thrower and pitcher. A pitcher sees sign, tendencies, understands situations and delivers with conviction. That's the mentality we're trying to instill.
 
"We want them to continue to learn from the game and discover things about themselves as human beings that they can take into each game throughout the year."
 
The balanced Bears bats have been talking lately recording double-digit hits in the last six games.
 
As the leadoff, Lindsay Rood (4-for-5) naturally sets the tone for the California offense and as a senior she is often the go-to for big plays.
 
She handled both those things Friday as the Bears posted recorded three, four-run frames. Rood was just a homer shy of hitting for the cycle, after recording a single, two doubles and a triple, which opened the game.
 
The senior shortstop scored two runs and nine different Bears crossed the plate in the lopsided win.
 
Sophomore third baseman Karlee Sparacino (1-for-2) had a day, leading with four RBI on a double and a walk on loaded bases.
 
Freshman Amani Bradley (3-for-5) offered three hits and a run, while Makena Smith and Jordan Fines each recorded a pair of hits and as many RBI.
 
The Bears close play in paradise tomorrow at 4 p.m. (PT) against SIUE in the program's first-ever meeting.
 
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