UCLA's Megan Grant has officially etched her name into the NCAA softball record books. The senior slugger launched her 38th home run of the season on Saturday, setting a new single-season Division I record in dramatic fashion during the Big Ten Championship Game against Nebraska.

Facing an 0-2 count, Grant crushed a pitch from Nebraska's Jordy Frahm deep to left-center field for a solo shot, giving UCLA a 2-0 lead in the third inning. The home run broke the record she had briefly shared with Arizona legend Laura Espinoza, who hit 37 home runs back in 1995—a mark that had stood for nearly three decades.

Grant first tied the record just a day earlier, smashing a solo homer in the second inning of UCLA's 19-5 semifinal win over Wisconsin. Her historic weekend showcased the kind of power that has made her one of the most feared hitters in college softball this season.

While the Bruins ultimately fell to Nebraska 7-2 in the championship game, Grant's achievement highlights a remarkable season. Heading into conference tournament play, she trailed Oklahoma's Kendall Wells by just one home run. But while Wells went homerless in Oklahoma's SEC Tournament loss to Georgia, Grant caught fire, going deep in all three of UCLA's Big Ten Tournament games.

The record chase is far from over, however. With the Women's College World Series still ahead, Wells sits at 36 home runs, and Grant's own teammate Jordan Woolery has 33. The race for the final record could come down to the very last swing of the season—making every at-bat must-watch action for softball fans.