Texas Tech Advances After Dramatic Win Over UCLA at Women’s College World Series

Texas Tech kept its Women’s College World Series title hopes alive Sunday night, defeating UCLA 8-7 in nine innings in a dramatic elimination game at Oklahoma City.

The No. 11 Red Raiders rallied behind former UCLA pitcher Kaitlyn Terry, who delivered the go-ahead RBI against her former team and struck out seven batters while allowing just two runs over five innings of relief.

Texas Tech now faces a difficult path to the championship series, needing to defeat top-seeded Alabama twice on Monday to advance.

Terry Shines Against Former Team

Terry’s standout performance came against one of the most powerful offenses in college softball history. UCLA entered the tournament after setting a Division I record with 209 home runs this season.

“KT is the ultimate competitor,” Texas Tech coach Gerry Glasco said after the game, praising Terry’s ability to generate swings and misses in key moments.

UCLA’s Sluggers Go Out Swinging

UCLA stars Megan Grant and Jordan Woolery continued their record-setting seasons despite the loss. Woolery hit two home runs, including a game-tying two-run blast in the seventh inning that forced extra innings.

Grant, who set UCLA’s career home run record and finished the season with 42 homers, represented the tying run in the ninth inning. However, Texas Tech ace Nijaree Canady ended the threat by striking out Bri Alejandre with two runners on base.

The victory sends Texas Tech one step closer to the WCWS championship series, while UCLA’s season ends after a historic year powered by one of the most prolific offenses in NCAA softball history.

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