UCLA's Megan Grant Breaks NCAA Single-Season Softball Home Run Record
UCLA softball star Megan Grant has set a new NCAA Division I single-season home run record, surpassing Laura Espinoza's long-standing mark of 37 home runs established in 1995. On May 9, 2026, during the Big Ten Softball Tournament championship against Nebraska, Grant hit her 38th home run of the season, achieving a historic milestone that had remained unbroken for 31 years. As the postseason begins, Grant aims to extend this record further, potentially becoming the first player in NCAA history to reach 40 home runs in a single season. Currently holding a .515 batting average and leading the nation with a 1.216 slugging percentage, she is a key figure in UCLA's push toward the Women's College World Series. Her primary competitor, Oklahoma's Kendall Wells, trails closely with 36 home runs but has faced recent struggles at the plate. This achievement highlights Grant's exceptional performance as she enters the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament, where she continues to dominate statistically with 107 RBIs in 167 at-bats.
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