Alabama vs UCLA softball highlights: Brooke Wells' HR lifts Crimson Tide in WCWS
Alabama defeated UCLA 6-3 in the first round of the NCAA Women’s College World Series (WCWS) at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, with Brooke Wells’ three-run homer securing the Crimson Tide’s victory. Jocelyn Briski pitched a complete game for Alabama, allowing six hits and striking out nine batters while UCLA’s Megan Grant and the Bruins fell short in a back-and-forth matchup.
Alabama’s Crimson Tide advanced to the second round of the NCAA Women’s College World Series (WCWS) after defeating UCLA 6-3 in a hard-fought game at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. The matchup featured top-seeded Alabama (54-7), who had previously swept LSU in the Tuscaloosa Super Regional, against UCLA (52-8), which dominated UCF in the Los Angeles Super Regional to reach the tournament. The game remained tied at 3-3 through five innings, with UCLA’s Megan Grant leading the Bruins’ offense. Alabama’s Alexis Pupillo tied the score with a two-run homer in the fifth inning, following UCLA’s early 3-1 lead. The Crimson Tide’s Jocelyn Briski pitched strongly, allowing just one hit in the fifth and holding UCLA scoreless in the fourth. Brooke Wells broke the tie in the sixth inning with a three-run homer over the center field wall, giving Alabama a 6-3 lead. Briski completed the game, striking out nine batters and allowing only six hits while securing the Crimson Tide’s victory. UCLA’s offense struggled in the late innings, unable to overcome Alabama’s dominant pitching and clutch hitting. The win marks Alabama’s progression past the first round of the WCWS, setting the stage for their next matchup. UCLA’s season concludes after the loss, ending their strong campaign on a competitive note. The game was a testament to both teams’ resilience, with key performances from Briski and Wells deciding the outcome.
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