Mizzou Baseball Hitting Coach Departure Opens New Chapter
After a single season with Mizzou, hitting coach Bryson LeBlanc will not return, prompting a search for a new mentor as head coach Kerrick Jackson prepares for the next season.
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After a single season with Mizzou, hitting coach Bryson LeBlanc will not return, prompting a search for a new mentor as head coach Kerrick Jackson prepares for the next season.

Despite a dominant pitching stretch and three straight wins from the losers’ bracket, the UC San Diego baseball team saw its championship hopes evaporate in a 4‑3 defeat.

The Mustangs rallied after a Saturday blowout to defeat the No. 3‑seeded Tritons 4‑3, with Kordic’s three‑run homer and Pettey’s strong start paving the way for the ninth Big West crown and the program’s first consecutive titles since 1993‑94.

Despite a 7-0 defeat that ended their Big West run, the Gauchos' strong RPI and 38-18 record keep them in contention for an NCAA Tournament at-large bid, with the selection show set for May 25 on ESPN2.

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.

The Tritons combined strong pitching with a late offensive burst to capture the conference title.

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.

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.

From a modest college program to the bright lights of the NBA, Hayden Gray reflects on his rapid ascent, the mentorship of coach Eric Olen, and the support that propelled him onto the court with the Utah Jazz.

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.

From a 30‑win season at UC San Diego to his first NBA game against the Lakers, Gray’s ascent captures the dreams of a new generation of West Coast athletes.

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.

Agoura High’s standout athlete Tyler Starling dazzles on the field and track, posting impressive stats and preparing for a key playoff matchup.

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.