UCLA’s run at the 2024 Women’s College World Series came to a close on Sunday, marking the end of star shortstop Maya Brady’s career as a Bruin. The final Pac-12 softball game was delayed due to weather, but No. 8 Stanford emerged victorious with a 3-1 win at Devon Park on Sunday night, marking the last “Pac-12 after dark” softball game in history.
The Bruins managed to score early in the game against Stanford’s pitching phenom NiJaree Canady, with right fielder Megan Grant hitting a lead-off solo home run in the second inning. However, Canady shut down UCLA’s offense for the rest of the game, showcasing her skills and earning the win with eight strikeouts and just one run allowed.
Taryn Kern tied the game at 1-1 in the third inning with a double, and Stanford took the lead with a run in the fifth inning. Despite a late rally from UCLA in the seventh inning, Canady held off the Bruins to secure the win. Brady struggled at
