UCF’s season ends in Super Regional as UCLA advances to World Series
UCF's softball season ended in the Super Regional as they were defeated by UCLA, who advanced to the College World Series. The Knights struggled against UCLA's powerful offense, losing the game 14-4 and being swept in the series. This marked UCF's second Super Regional appearance in history, following a previous loss to Oklahoma in 2022.
- ▪UCF lost to UCLA 14-4 in the Super Regional, ending their season.
- ▪UCLA hit four home runs in the game, bringing their total to seven in the series.
- ▪UCF coach Cindy Ball-Malone expressed pride in her team's resilience despite the loss.
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