
UCLA Completes Stunning Ninth-Inning Comeback to Advance in NCAA Regional
The Bruins erased a 5-3 deficit in the bottom of the ninth, with Mulivai Levu, Roman Martin and Phoenix Call delivering the decisive hits to force a Sunday rematch.
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The Bruins erased a 5-3 deficit in the bottom of the ninth, with Mulivai Levu, Roman Martin and Phoenix Call delivering the decisive hits to force a Sunday rematch.

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Cal Poly defeated Virginia Tech 6-2 in the Los Angeles Regional, with Griffin Naess delivering a seven-inning performance and Casey Murray Jr. and Dante Vachini driving the offense. The Mustangs now face Saint Mary's after the Gaels upset UCLA.

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A 3-2 loss to Saint Mary's tested UCLA's depth, with injuries to second baseman Aidan Aguayo and outfielder Payton Brennan compounding earlier absences of ace Logan Reddemann and center fielder Will Gasparino.

Jacob Johnson’s ninth‑inning homer forced a win for Saint Mary’s, leaving UCLA to regroup against Virginia Tech or Cal Poly in a Saturday elimination game.

U.S. men’s national team midfielder Brenden Aaronson missed a training session to attend his wedding to Milana D’Ambra. Coach Mauricio Pochettino approved the leave, and the squad plans to view the ceremony via FaceTime before continuing World Cup preparations.

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The first day of regionals features 32 matchups, with teams vying to advance through super regionals and ultimately compete in the College World Series from mid‑June.

The Trojans open August 29 against San Jose State as part of a 'Countdown to Kickoff' series that spotlights notable alumni, including Kyon Barrs, whose career has spanned multiple programs and leagues.

The squad arrived in Georgia to train at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center, a 200‑acre complex that promises a dedicated home base as the team prepares for its opening World Cup match in Los Angeles.

In 2021, the Oregon State Beavers broke a six‑decade winless streak at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, defeating USC 45‑27 and launching a season that would see them finish above .500 for the first time since 2012.

After a win‑less stretch that saw the Wildcats miss the NCAA tournament and endure their worst season in three decades, Coach Chip Hale is reshaping the program with staff changes, player returns, and a focus on a pest‑like leadoff hitter.

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