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The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament bracket has been released, highlighting UCLA as the top overall seed and outlining the first‑round pairings, player accolades and host selections.
The Longhorns, seeded sixth, will host the Austin Regional from May 29 to June 1, competing against UC Santa Barbara, Tarleton State and Holy Cross, while tickets become available to donors and the public.
A 12‑2 win by UC San Diego over Cal Poly in the Big West Baseball Championship set the stage for a high‑stakes rematch on Sunday, where the Mustangs aim to secure their ninth conference championship.
Griffin Naess and Steele Murdock delivered a masterful duel, with Naess securing a 1-0 victory over UC San Diego, while the Cal Poly squad prepares for a showdown against UC Santa Barbara.