UCLA Opens 2026 Season with Convincing Win
The Bruins and Huskies met on May 16, 2026 at Husky Ballpark for the first meeting of the season, and the visitors left with a 6‑1 triumph that set an early tone for the schedule.
UCLA’s offense clicked early, plating runs in the first, second, fifth and eighth innings, while Washington managed a single run in the second before the game slipped away.
A balanced attack
Roman, who finished with four hits and three RBIs, anchored the attack, driving in key runs that stretched the lead, while Ian May took the mound and delivered a solid three‑inning performance to earn the win.
Washington’s lone tally came on a double by Cowan, an error that allowed the runner to advance, and a sacrifice fly from Spear, but the Bruins’ defense held firm the rest of the way.
Additional contributions included Pearson being hit by a pitch and Alex Pearson’s defensive miscues, but the Bruins’ pitching staff limited the Huskies to just one run over the course of the game.
The victory showcases a balanced club that can generate offense while relying on disciplined pitching, a combination that bodes well for the remainder of the season.