In a season already filled with fireworks, UCLA softball senior Megan Grant has etched her name into the NCAA record books. On Saturday, during the Big Ten Tournament championship game, Grant blasted her 38th home run of the season in the third inning, breaking the NCAA single-season home run record that had stood since 1995.

The record-breaking swing came against No. 1 seed Nebraska, but even Grant's historic power couldn't lift the No. 3 seed Bruins to victory, as the Huskers secured a 7-2 win. Still, the moment was monumental, surpassing the previous mark of 37 home runs set by Arizona's Laura Espinoza nearly three decades ago.

Grant's record chase has been one of the most compelling storylines in college softball this year, with a tight race against Oklahoma's star freshman, Kendall Wells. Wells, who has 36 homers this season, has already shattered Oklahoma's single-season record, set a new SEC single-season mark, and broken the NCAA freshman home run record. However, Oklahoma's early exit from the SEC Tournament on Thursday gave Grant a two-game advantage to extend her lead.

While Grant now holds the record, the battle for the season's home run crown is far from over. Both UCLA and Oklahoma are projected to make deep runs in the NCAA Tournament, which kicks off Friday, and could meet in the Women's College World Series. Every swing will count as these two power hitters continue to push each other.

Grant isn't alone in the Bruins' explosive lineup. Jordan Woolery, the 2026 Big Ten Player of the Year, is right behind her with 33 home runs, making UCLA's offense one of the most feared in the nation. As a team, the Bruins have launched a staggering 182 home runs this season—the most in the country. With the playoffs ahead, this record-breaking season is far from over.