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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.
Cal Poly’s offense exploded in the middle innings, with Gavin Spiridonoff’s solo homer and RBIs from Anthony Potestio and Gabe Camacho, while Austin Bowker earned the win and Josh Volmerding took the loss.
The Tritons delivered a commanding performance in Irvine, combining stellar arms with a timely rally to claim their inaugural Division I postseason triumph and set up a pivotal matchup.
UC Santa Barbara lost 4-2 to Cal Poly in the Big West Championships, dropping them into the losers bracket. They now face UC San Diego in a must-win elimination game that could set up a rematch with Cal Poly and a possible championship on Sunday.
A clutch sixth‑through‑eighth inning rally, led by Cam Hoiland’s perfect game and Nick Bonn’s record‑tying save, propelled Cal Poly to a 4‑2 victory over UC Santa Barbara, setting up a showdown for an NCAA Regional berth.
Cal Poly's 4-2 win over top-seeded UC Santa Barbara showcases a stellar pitching outing and a timely offensive surge, propelling the Mustangs into the championship game.
Cal Poly announced recent promotions that bring veteran strategist Kyle Bossier and seasoned coach James Andrisevic into expanded roles, signaling a push toward higher rankings and deeper roster development.
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.
The second‑seeded Cal Poly Mustangs defeated the third‑seeded UC San Diego Tritons 1‑0 in a tightly contested championship game.
Gabe Riedel leveraged his quantitative skills to build a data‑driven program for Cal Poly Baseball, leading to conference titles and a new role with the Seattle Mariners.
The Tritons are set to open the Big West Championship against Cal Poly, aiming to capture the conference title and secure an automatic NCAA Regional spot.
The Mustangs earned a conference‑best 11 All‑Big West selections, highlighted by Larry Lee’s second Coach of the Year honor and standout performances from Ryan Tayman, Alejandro Garza and Nate Castellon.
The University of Hawai‘i baseball team is set to face Cal State Fullerton in a Big West tournament play-in game, a final chance to claim the conference title before transitioning to the Mountain West.
The Vashon boys soccer team, coached by John Thomas, captured the District 3 championship with a 3-1 win over Cascade Christian, earning the No. 2 seed in the WIAA 1A tournament and a home-field advantage for the upcoming quarterfinals.
Season tickets are now on sale, featuring a six‑game home slate, the return of key defensive stars, and the inauguration of the John Madden Football Center.
The 2026 college baseball regular season concluded after fourteen weeks, spotlighting 69 freshmen and a host of emerging stars across the nation.
UC San Diego survived a roller‑coaster 10‑9 victory over Cal State Fullerton, rallying in the tenth inning to secure a spot in the conference championship.
UC San Diego, the No. 3 seed in the Big West baseball championship, aims to translate an 18‑12 conference record and the firepower of J.C. Allen and Gabe Camacho into its first Division‑I postseason appearance and an automatic NCAA bid.
The latest Top 25 rankings reveal a surge in talent and participation across the nation, with Florida’s Robinson Knights clinching the top spot after a championship run.
Cord Stansberry, a 6‑foot‑4 junior from Western Carolina, joins the Tigers after a season that saw him average 14.1 points and 4 rebounds per game, adding depth at the guard position as head coach Dennis Gates continues to reshape the squad.
Cal Poly finished the regular season as Big West co‑champions, sweeping Long Beach State and honoring six seniors, while preparing for a No. 2 seed in the tournament and a first‑round clash with UCSD.
The 2026 Big West Baseball Championship will take place at UC Irvine’s Cicerone Field, featuring a play‑in game, double‑elimination rounds, and an automatic NCAA Division I bid on the line.
Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara are co‑champions of the Big West after identical 22‑8 records, with the Mustangs preparing for a tournament clash against UC San Diego.
Cal Poly’s 6‑2 victory over Long Beach State highlighted by a three‑hitter from Carson Turnquist and solid relief from Chris Downs, keeping the team in a tie for first place in the Big West.