The No. 9 UCLA softball team secured a 5-2 victory over Long Beach State with standout performances from redshirt seniors Maya Brady and Sharlize Palacios, each hitting a home run. UCLA recorded seven extra-base hits, including five doubles, marking their best performance in this category for the season.

By the Numbers
  • UCLA Bruins: 5-2 victory over Long Beach State
  • UCLA's freshman starting pitcher, Kaitlyn Terry, secured her 12th win of the season with 10 strikeouts in the game
  • UCLA's record: 28-9 overall and 12-3 in Pac-12
Yes, But

Despite UCLA's strong performance, Terry allowed 10 batters to reach base during the game, raising some concerns about her efficiency on the mound.

State of Play
  • UCLA softball team will be facing rival Arizona in their final Pac-12 Conference series at Easton Stadium later this week.
  • The team will honor six seniors before Sunday's game.
What's Next

UCLA softball looks ahead to the upcoming series against rival Arizona, aiming to maintain their momentum and secure victories in their final Pac-12 Conference homestand.

Bottom Line

The No. 9 UCLA softball team's solid performance, led by Brady and Palacios, secured a significant victory over Long Beach State, setting the stage for an exciting series against rival Arizona at home.