Their games are played on a diamond. Their results are recorded in a box.

But the careers of eight University of Hawai'i softball players were shaped by hearts.

Pitcher Courtney Baughman, infielders Clare Warwick, Julie Franklin and Richie-Anne Titcomb, outfielders Tanisha Milca, Audrey Andrade and Malamaisaua Manuma, and catcher Stacey Yamada will play their final home games tomorrow and Saturday against Boise State.

Each has contributed to the third-best, four-season run (148-78, .655) in the program's 25-year history.

Warwick has been the most consistent hitter the past four seasons. Milca is a power-hitting leadoff hitter. Titcomb hit a decisive homer in last year's Regional. Andrade is a two-time All-WAC selection. Baughman is the No. 2 pitcher.

Softball's successes can be found in statistics. But what number can be placed on friendships formed from a group whose collective biographies span half a world?

"We have girls from the other side of America, myself from Australia, and from Hawai'i," Warwick said. "It's been a good experience for people from all over the world to meet and become close friends."

Milca, a Kailua High graduate who has lived in Jacksonville, Fla., and San Diego, said: "You spend so much time with each other, from 6 a.m. workouts to 6 p.m. study halls, you get to learn from each other. The games, the road trips ... we've built a great family. We're going different ways, but we're going to stay in touch forever."

Warwick, who is majoring in kinesiology and rehabilitation science, is set to graduate in December. If she does not catch on with the Australian national team, she hopes to pursue a career in sports training or sports-related science.

She also is prepared for a new role: student.

"It'll be different to have the experience of Hawai'i without softball, to be a student but not a student-athlete. I'm going to do everything I wish I could have done without training. Maybe I'll see a little bit of the outer islands, do touristy stuff."

Andrade said she plans to remain in Hawai'i for a month after earning her sports-marketing degree May 16.

"Hopefully, I'll island hop a little bit," said Andrade, who was raised in Southern California. "I love this place. I'm seeing a lot of the North Shore, but I haven't island hopped at all. Just not enough time. Hopefully, in the last month, I'll see everything I haven't seen yet, and enjoy Hawai'i."

Andrade is known for performing better in the second half of seasons. But academically, she raced non-stop.

"My goal coming into college was to be like every student and graduate in four years," Andrade said. "I told myself: 'You don't need to do more than four.' Just because you're an athlete doesn't mean you can't concentrate on your studies. It's been tough, but I did it in four."

Yamada has done most of the catching in recent weeks. It is a rewarding conclusion for the non-scholarship player.

"My goal was to get onto the field," she said. "I have, here and there. I'm satisfied how I'm ending."

Yamada is on track to earn a degree in civil/environmental engineering in May 2010. Her interest in the field is long-rooted; as a Castle High student, she won awards at the Hawai'i State Science Fair.

Yamada, indeed, is good at planning. She saved most of her life to pay for college.

Baughman and Titcomb have grand designs for the future.

Baughman, an art major, aspires to be an interior designer. Her passion is in her DNA. Her mom, Nancy, is an artist.

"I've been exposed to (art) my whole life," Baughman said. "I really love painting and drawing. I like charcoal."

Her four years at UH, she said, have been picture perfect.

"I'm really glad I came," said Baughman, who was raised in Valencia, Calif. "I've been able to experience so many great things I wouldn't have been able to experience if I stayed in California."

Before settling into a career, Baughman said, "I want to travel. I want to see all of the stuff I've been learning about in school."

Titcomb created her own major — a fusion of fashion design, art, costume theater and business.

Titcomb has multiple aspirations. She would like to design a clothing line. She has an interest in interior design. And she is considering a singing career. She is skilled in singing R&B and Hawaiian music.

"It's been fun," she said of her UH career. "I'm excited (about Saturday's Senior Day), but sad at the same time for it to end. It's been a good run."

Franklin is expected to continue a Senior Day tradition.

"The past three years I've cried," she said. "I'm going to be a wreck when mine comes."

Franklin earns a degree in psychology next month. She has been accepted to the California School of Culinary Arts in Pasadena.

"I had to learn how to cook coming to college," said Franklin, who shares a house with two teammates. Her speciality is steak fajitas. Her inspiration? "I watch the Food Network a lot," she said, smiling.

Her goal is to become a personal chef. "And I want to travel," Franklin said.

Milca also is ready to see the world. After she receives her bachelor's degree in December, she plans to enlist in the Navy. Her father is a senior chief in the Navy.

"I grew up as a military kid," Milca said. "It's always something I could see myself doing."

After that, she would like to pursue a career in law enforcement.

"I like being able to help people, and possibly help kids stay out of trouble," she said. "And I do want to coach someday."

Manuma actually has one more season of eligibility, but she will relinquish it. Instead, she will have her second surgery on her left shoulder. She is set to graduate in December.

Manuma suffered a torn labrum as a sophomore. Last month, the labrum tore again.

At the urging of senior teammates, Manuma will participate in Saturday's festivities.

"They wanted me to be a part of it," she said. "We've had a strong bond ever since our freshman year. We're all real close."