Megan Grant’s 40th homer powers UCLA softball over South Carolina
Megan Grant hit her 40th home run of the season, leading UCLA softball to a 15-1 victory over South Carolina in the NCAA Tournament Regional. The grand slam came during a pivotal fifth inning, extending her NCAA record and securing UCLA's place in the Super Regional. Taylor Tinsley also delivered a strong performance on the mound, contributing to the Bruins' dominant win.
- ▪Megan Grant hit a grand slam in the fifth inning, marking her 40th homer of the season.
- ▪UCLA defeated South Carolina 15-1, advancing to the Super Regional next week.
- ▪Taylor Tinsley pitched a complete game, allowing only two hits and one run.
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Sports Megan Grant’s 40th homer powers UCLA softball over South Carolina By Ben Bolch Published May 17, 2026, 10:06 p.m. ET The bases were loaded with nobody out and nowhere to put UCLA’s Megan Grant when she stepped to the plate in the fifth inning. Searching for an answer against the most feared slugger in college softball, South Carolina made a pitching change. UCLA pitcher Taylor Tinsley delivers against South Carolina on Sunday. It made no difference. Grant rocketed the third pitch over the wall in left-center field Sunday evening for a grand slam and a nicely rounded number for the game’s home run queen.
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