UCLA softball rallies for wild win over Cal Baptist in NCAA Tournament opener
UCLA softball achieved a dramatic comeback victory over Cal Baptist in their NCAA Tournament opener. After trailing in the final inning, the Bruins scored three runs to secure a 12-11 win, highlighted by a game-tying two-run homer from freshman Jolyna Lamar. The victory keeps UCLA in the winner's bracket as they aim for their third consecutive Women's College World Series appearance.
- ▪UCLA was down to their final three outs before rallying in the seventh inning.
- ▪Freshman Jolyna Lamar hit a crucial two-run homer to tie the game.
- ▪Aleena Garcia's sacrifice fly drove in the winning run for UCLA.
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Sports UCLA softball rallies for wild win over Cal Baptist in NCAA Tournament opener By Ben Bolch Published May 16, 2026, 3:48 a.m. ET Their postseason fate unexpectedly teetering as they gathered along the third-base line, down to their final three outs in their NCAA Tournament opener, the UCLA softball players delivered a message. “They were all telling me, ‘We will win — we’re going to win this game,’ ” coach Kelly Inouye-Perez said. Why not? Freshman Jolyna Lamar celebrates as she rounds the bases after belting the game-tying two-run homer in the seventh inning of UCLA’s 12-11 win over Cal Baptist in their NCAA Tournament opener on May 15, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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