UCLA slugger Megan Grant breaks NCAA single-season homer record

The Cornhuskers’ rally centered around a controversial call in the bottom of the third.

Grant watches her record-breaking home run sail over the fence Saturday against Nebraska. University Images via Getty Images

After loading the bases off UCLA ace Taylor Tinsley (28-6) with one out, Nebraska’s Hannah Coor hit a sharp grounder to second baseman Kaniya Bragg. Frahm, who was on first base, collided with Bragg on her way to second base and was ruled out because of interference.

UCLA challenged the play, seeking a malicious contact call that would have resulted in Frahm’s ejection and the removal of the Big Ten’s Pitcher of the Year. But the umpires ruled in Nebraska’s favor, allowing Frahm to remain in the game.

Nebraska’s Hannah Camenzind followed with a two-run single up the middle, with a third run scoring on an errant throw. The Cornhuskers added to their lead with Kacie Hoffmann’s two-run homer in the fourth and two more insurance runs in the sixth.

Frahm (18-4) shut down the Bruins after giving up Grant’s homer, helping the Cornhuskers stretch their winning streak to 21 games.

UCLA, which is expected to host an NCAA Tournament Regional at Easton Stadium, will learn its postseason pairing Sunday.

Grant was given the home run ball with an inscription documenting the feat. She placed it in her backpack and said she planned to give it to her grandmother.

It will make quite the keepsake.