UCLA softball ace Taylor Tinsley shuts down South Carolina
UCLA softball pitcher Taylor Tinsley rebounded from a poor performance the previous day to lead her team to a 7-2 victory over South Carolina in an NCAA Tournament Regional game. She pitched a complete game, allowing just two runs on seven hits while striking out six. The win puts UCLA one victory away from advancing to a Super Regional.
- ▪Taylor Tinsley pitched a complete game after giving up nine runs in one inning the day before.
- ▪Tinsley improved to 29-6 on the season and recorded her 21st complete game.
- ▪Megan Grant hit her 39th home run of the season, extending her NCAA single-season record.
- ▪UCLA's defense turned a key double play in the fourth inning to halt a South Carolina threat.
- ▪Kiki Rice, former UCLA basketball player, attended the game to support her former teammates.
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Sports UCLA softball ace Taylor Tinsley shuts down South Carolina By Ben Bolch Published May 16, 2026, 9:17 p.m. ET When it comes to UCLA softball’s pitching depth, it’s Taylor Tinsley and worry immensely. The Bruins ace has started every postseason game and pitched more than half her team’s innings over the season. 3 UCLA pitcher Taylor Tinsley delivered Saturday against South Carolina. Courtesy of Andrew Sinatra So it was no surprise that less than 24 hours after she walked off the mound inside her home stadium, she was back on it again Saturday afternoon. Rebounding from one of her worst outings, Tinsley delivered in a big way during the Bruins’ 7-2 victory over South Carolina at Easton Stadium in an NCAA Tournament Regional.
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