In a thrilling Big Ten softball championship clash, the Nebraska Cornhuskers emerged victorious over UCLA with a 7-2 score on Saturday, but the game will be remembered for a historic moment from the Bruins' Megan Grant.

Grant launched her 38th home run of the season—a solo shot to left field in the third inning—breaking the Division I single-season record. The blast gave UCLA an early 2-0 lead, but Nebraska quickly turned the tide.

Pitcher Jordy Frahm was the star for the Cornhuskers, delivering a complete-game five-hitter while allowing just one earned run and striking out eight. Her composure on the mound set the stage for Nebraska's explosive response.

The Cornhuskers erupted for three runs in the third inning, capitalizing on a wild sequence after Hannah Camenzind's single. With the bases loaded and two outs, Kennadi Williams scored from third, pinch runner Katelyn Caneda crossed the plate on a throw home, and Hannah Coor came all the way from first after a catcher's error. Camenzind ended up at third on the play.

In the fourth inning, Kacie Hoffman showcased her clutch hitting, fouling off three two-strike pitches before smashing a two-run home run to extend Nebraska's lead to 5-2. The Cornhuskers added two more in the sixth, courtesy of a leadoff homer by Ava Kuszak and an RBI on an error by Nessa McMillen.

For top-seeded Nebraska (46-6), ranked No. 2 nationally, the win marked their 28th appearance in the NCAA tournament. UCLA (47-8), ranked No. 8, saw pitcher Taylor Tinsley (28-6) allow five earned runs on six hits over six innings. Despite the loss, the Bruins anticipate an at-large bid to the tournament, where they hold a record 12 national championships and 50 previous appearances.

As both teams gear up for postseason play, Nebraska's resilience and Frahm's dominance were the story of the day—even as Grant's record-breaking swing etched her name into softball history.