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UCLA Softball Advances to Women's College World Series After 14-4 Win
UCLA defeated Central Florida 14-4 on May 23, 2026, completing a two-game sweep and securing its third straight berth in the Women's College World Series. The Bruins hit four home runs and set an NCAA single-season record with 200 home runs.
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UCLA advanced to the Women's College World Series with a 14-4 victory over Central Florida on May 23, 2026, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles. The win completed a two-game sweep of the best-of-three NCAA Tournament Super Regional series by a combined score of 23-5. UCLA finished the season at 52-8.
Garcia hit two three-run home runs and drove in seven runs. Bri Alejandre and Alexis Ramirez also homered for the Bruins. The team reached an NCAA-record 200 home runs for the season. UCLA also set an NCAA record with 651 runs scored. 535 on-base percentage in the series.
Tinsley pitched both Super Regional games for UCLA and recorded 11 strikeouts in the finale. She has won each of her team's last four NCAA Tournament games. UCLA will open the Women's College World Series against top-seeded Alabama in Oklahoma City. The date and time will be announced later.
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