UCLA softball pummels UCF, advances to Women's College World Series
Key takeaways
- UCLA earned a berth into the Women’s College World Series, winning a best-of-three super regional over Central Florida with a 14-4 victory Saturday night at Easton Stadium.
- Facing elimination, UCF threw five pitchers at the Bruins’ lineup.
- While Megan Grant had another quiet night, drawing three walks, her presence in the box was enough to drive in a run.
UCLA infielder Jordan Woolery (15) celebrates with Bruins catcher Alexis Ramirez (28) and pitcher Taylor Tinsley (23) after beating UCF Saturday to reach the Women’s College World Series. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times) By Liana Handler Follow May 23, 2026 10:32 PM PT 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
UCLA earned a berth into the Women’s College World Series, winning a best-of-three super regional over Central Florida with a 14-4 victory Saturday night at Easton Stadium. The Bruins also set an NCAA record for WCWS appearances, reaching the double-elimination tournament in Oklahoma City 34 times.
Facing elimination, UCF threw five pitchers at the Bruins’ lineup. None could silence UCLA’s bats.