UCLA Secures No. 1 Seed and Automatic Berth in NCAA Baseball Tournament
UCLA captured the Big Ten baseball championship, earning an automatic spot in the NCAA tournament and landing the overall No. 1 seed. The Bruins will open the regional round at home in Los Angeles, marking their 27th NCAA appearance and recalling their 2013 national title.
Joining the Bruins are Oregon, Nebraska and USC, each securing at‑large bids. Oregon enters as the No. 11 seed and continues its streak of six consecutive NCAA trips, while Nebraska, seeded No. 13, will host a regional for the first time since 2008. USC, a program with 12 national championships, makes its 43rd tournament appearance.
The Men’s College World Series is set for June 12 through June 22 at Charles Schwab Field Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska, where the eight regional champions will compete for the ultimate title.
Rutgers, which last saw tournament action in 2007, will not be part of this year’s field, underscoring the shifting landscape of collegiate baseball.