UCLA softball’s season ends with Women’s College World Series heartbreaker after late rally
UCLA softball's season concluded with a narrow defeat to Texas Tech in the Women's College World Series. The game ended 8-7 after a late rally by UCLA fell short, despite strong performances from players like Taylor Tinsley and Jordan Woolery. This loss marked an emotional end for the Bruins, who finished the season with a remarkable record of 53-10.
- ▪UCLA lost to Texas Tech 8-7 in an elimination game of the Women's College World Series.
- ▪Taylor Tinsley pitched for UCLA while Kaitlyn Terry, her former teammate, played for Texas Tech.
- ▪Jordan Woolery hit two home runs during the game, contributing to UCLA's late rally.
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Sports UCLA softball’s season ends with Women’s College World Series heartbreaker after late rally By Ben Bolch Published June 1, 2026, 1:08 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google With every pitch she threw, Kaitlyn Terry reminded the UCLA softball team how it had reached this spot. Essentially down to one pitcher, needing a heroic effort from Taylor Tinsley in one postseason game after another. It was only a year ago that Terry and Tinsley had been teammates, leading the Bruins to the Women’s College World Series as one of the nation’s top pitching duos. When Terry transferred to Texas Tech after the season, that left only Tinsley.
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