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Fresno State head softball coach taking leave of absence

Fresno State head softball coach Linda Garza has taken a leave of absence, Fresno State athletics announced Friday afternoon.

Garza did not make the team flight heading toward Colorado State. Instead, assistant coach Jodie Cox was named interim head coach.

“Fresno State Softball Head Coach Linda Garza has taken a leave of absence. Assistant Coach Jodie Cox has been named Interim Head Coach. No additional comments will be made at this time,” a Fresno State athletics spokesperson said.

Fresno State won both games in its double header on Tuesday, defeating Santa Clara University 9-0 and 17-3.