UCLA softball, seeded No. 8, will open NCAA Tournament at home

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UCLA softball, seeded No. 8, will begin its NCAA Tournament at home despite a recent loss to Nebraska in the Big Ten Tournament final. The team remains focused and determined to prepare for the upcoming challenge.

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UCLA softball is seeded No. 8 in the NCAA Tournament
The team will open the tournament at home
UCLA lost to Nebraska in the Big Ten Tournament final
Megan Grant emphasizes focus and energy for the upcoming games

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There was an upbeat tone amid a rare loss.

All that mattered for the UCLA softball team was that its biggest goal remained within reach.

“We’re going to hold our heads high and make sure that we go into next week just as prepared as we can be,” slugger Megan Grant said Saturday after the Bruins lost to Nebraska in the Big Ten Tournament title game. “Just keeping our energy intact, our focus and just making sure that when we step on the field again, it’s going to be high energy.”

UCLA’s Megan Grant and her teammates will open the NCAA Tournament at home Friday against Cal Baptist. University Images via Getty Images

As expected, UCLA will take that next step at home.

The Bruins (47-8) learned on Sunday that they will host a four-team NCAA Tournament Regional at Easton Stadium, playing California Baptist (43-17) in the first game at 7 p.m. PT on Friday.