Megan Grant breaks Division I softball single-season record
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COLLEGE PARK, Md. UCLA senior Megan Grant set the Division I single-season home run record when she hit her 38th homer on Saturday, following a game-tying 37th home run in a 19-5 semifinal the previous day. The record surpassed the 1995 mark of 37 set by Arizona’s Laura Espinoza and occurred during Big Ten Tournament play.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. UCLA senior Megan Grant set the Division I single-season home run record when she hit her 38th homer on Saturday, following a game-tying 37th home run in a 19-5 semifinal the previous day. The record surpassed the 1995 mark of 37 set by Arizona’s Laura Espinoza and occurred during Big Ten Tournament play.
Saturday’s record-setting homer came in the Big Ten Championship Game, but Nebraska defeated UCLA 7-2 to claim the conference title; Jordy Frahm allowed one earned run in a complete game five-hitter. Grant had trailed Kendall Wells by one homer entering tournament play; Wells had 36 and teammate Jordan Woolery had 33, leaving the season-long race active going into postseason competition.
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Timeline
- 1. 1995 – Laura Espinoza sets Division I single-season home run record with 37 homers.
- 2. This season – Kendall Wells compiles 36 home runs entering conference tournaments.
- 3. Thursday – Grant homers against Penn State during tournament play.
- 4. Friday – Grant hits her 37th, tying Espinoza in a 19-5 semifinal win over Wisconsin.
- 5. Saturday – Grant hits her 38th, setting the new record; Nebraska beats UCLA 7-2 to win the Big Ten.
Why it matters
Megan Grant's record-breaking feat is a testament to hard work and determination. It's a reminder that even in sports, records are made to be broken. If you're a softball fan, this is a historic moment to celebrate. And if you're a parent, it's a great story to share with your kids about perseverance.
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