The UCLA Bruins entered Friday’s NCAA Regional contest at Jackie Robinson Stadium with a perfect narrative: they are the nation’s top‑ranked team and the first program ever to sit at No. 1 for the entirety of a regular season.
A Milestone in the Making
What made the victory over West Coast Tournament champion Saint Mary’s especially compelling was the Bruins’ pursuit of a 50‑win season, a benchmark they have not reached since 2019.
UCLA’s offense generated six hits while limiting the Gaels to just two runs, with Roman Martin driving in the only RBI for the home side and committing no errors.
Pitching for Saint Mary’s, Jacob Johnson contributed three hits and two RBIs, while John Damozonio threw seven innings, allowing five hits and two runs. For UCLA, Wylan Moss delivered five solid innings, giving up three hits and two runs.
The win underscores UCLA’s 48‑12 record in its second year of Big Ten competition, a stretch that includes 18 series victories out of 20 conference matchups and positions the team as a formidable contender heading into the postseason.