UCLA Bruins Defeat Long Beach State in Record-Setting Softball Showdown

The No. 8-ranked Bruins scored 27 runs, including three grand slams, to overcome an early 7-0 deficit against the Beach.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 6:37am

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In a wild game at the LBSU Softball Complex, the UCLA Bruins overcame an early 7-0 deficit to defeat the Long Beach State Beach by a final score of 27-9. The Bruins set several records, including matching the NCAA single-game mark with three grand slams and scoring 27 runs, which was also a new high for their program. Long Beach State fought back to take a 9-7 lead in the middle innings before UCLA's offense exploded for 12 runs in the seventh to seal the victory.

Why it matters

This game showcased the offensive firepower of the UCLA Bruins, who are one of the top-ranked teams in the country. Despite Long Beach State's early comeback, UCLA's relentless bats ultimately proved too much, highlighting the challenges facing opponents trying to contain the Bruins' high-powered lineup. The game also demonstrated Long Beach State's resilience, as they were able to battle back from a large early deficit, providing hope for the rest of their season.

The details

UCLA jumped out to a 7-0 lead after the first two innings, including a grand slam from Jordan Woolery. But Long Beach State responded with a 7-run third inning, tying the game at 7-7. The Beach took a 9-7 lead in the fourth, but UCLA's offense could not be contained. The Bruins scored 20 unanswered runs, including three more grand slams, to pull away for the 27-9 victory. UCLA set several records, including matching the NCAA single-game mark with three grand slams and scoring 27 runs, which was also a new high for their program.

  • In the first two innings, UCLA jumped out to a 7-0 lead.
  • Long Beach State scored 7 runs in the third inning to tie the game at 7-7.
  • Long Beach State took a 9-7 lead in the fourth inning.
  • UCLA scored 20 unanswered runs, including 12 in the seventh inning, to pull away for the 27-9 victory.

The players

UCLA Bruins

The No. 8-ranked UCLA Bruins are one of the top softball teams in the country, known for their high-powered offense.

Long Beach State Beach

The Long Beach State Beach are the home team, playing at the LBSU Softball Complex.

Kendall Fearn

The head coach of the Long Beach State Beach softball team.

Jordan Woolery

A UCLA player who hit a grand slam in the second inning to put the Bruins up 7-0.

Kaniya Bragg

A UCLA player who led the team with 5 RBIs, including a grand slam in the sixth inning.

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What they’re saying

“Absolutely, the fight was great. That's our team, we're resilient.”

— Kendall Fearn, Long Beach State Head Coach

“We scored eight runs with two outs, so two-out hitting, that's where we were rock stars today. Love that out of our offense. Anytime we're firing with two outs, that's going to serve us well down the stretch.”

— Kendall Fearn, Long Beach State Head Coach

What’s next

Long Beach State will look to bounce back this weekend as they continue their Big West conference schedule.

The takeaway

This game showcased the offensive firepower of the UCLA Bruins, who were able to overcome an early deficit and set several records in their dominant victory. However, Long Beach State's resilience in fighting back to take the lead demonstrates their potential to compete with top teams, providing hope for the rest of their season.