UCLA's Jordan Woolery Powers Comeback Against Texas Tech in WCWS Elimination Game

In a thrilling showdown at the Women's College World Series, UCLA softball staged a remarkable comeback against Texas Tech, who were just three outs away from securing their place in the semifinals for the second consecutive year. The Bruins, renowned for their powerful hitting, demonstrated their prowess by hitting two home runs in the final inning, overcoming a 6-3 deficit and forcing the game into extra innings.

The rally was ignited by a leadoff homer from pinch-hitter Ramsey Suarez, who launched her eighth home run of the season, narrowing the gap to 6-4. This sparked renewed energy for UCLA, prompting Texas Tech to replace pitcher Kaitlyn Terry with NiJaree Canady. Despite a brief respite with Canady recording two outs, the Bruins were far from finished.

With two outs and a runner on first, Jordan Woolery stepped up to the plate. Facing a 0-1 count, she sent a powerful shot 267 feet to center field, tying the game with her second home run of the contest. This marked her 36th homer of the season, placing her third in Division I behind teammate Megan Grant and Oklahoma’s Kendall Wells.

UCLA's home run tally this season now stands at a staggering 209, setting a new Division I record. Remarkably, no team had previously reached the 200 home run milestone in a single season.

This dramatic comeback highlights UCLA’s resilience and explosive offense, key factors in their pursuit of the championship title.