
Washington State Cougars Capture First Mountain West Baseball Championship
Washington State University’s baseball team clinched its inaugural Mountain West title, dominating San Diego State 14-4 and earning a berth in the Eugene Regional.
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Washington State University’s baseball team clinched its inaugural Mountain West title, dominating San Diego State 14-4 and earning a berth in the Eugene Regional.

San Diego State erased an 8-1 hole to beat Air Force 11-8, driven by clutch performances from Jabin Trosky, Zach Justice and Jake Jackson, and will now meet No. 2 Washington State in the championship game.

The Aztecs baseball team posted an 11-6 win over New Mexico, the golf programs celebrated individual and team honors, and the basketball side faced a season-ending injury to transfer Nick Anderson, all while the university looks to build on recent successes.

In a dramatic comeback at a neutral site in Arizona, the San Diego State Aztecs erased a 5-0 hole, scoring ten runs across the fourth through sixth innings to secure an 11-6 victory over New Mexico in the 2026 Credit Union 1 Mountain West Baseball Championship.

The conference revealed its 2026 All-Conference teams and individual awards, highlighting exceptional players and coaches from across the league.

The Mountain West baseball tournament begins Thursday in Mesa, Arizona, featuring powerhouse San Diego State, high‑scoring Air Force and a Nevada team eager to break a long‑standing drought.