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Despite a heartbreaking loss to Saint Mary’s in the NCAA Tournament, UCLA’s baseball squad celebrated a two‑season stretch that topped 100 wins, captured a Big Ten title and returned to the College World Series. Coach John Savage lauds the players’ dedication, while top prospect Roch Cholowsky and several teammates prepare for the 2026 MLB Draft, leaving the program in a stronger position than before.
UCLA’s historic 52‑win campaign concluded with a heartbreaking 10‑inning defeat to Saint Mary’s, highlighted by key hits from Dean West, Ian Armstrong and a walk‑off RBI single by Makoa Sniffen.
After building a three‑run lead, the Bruins saw their offense stall and a mid‑game pitching change backfire, allowing Saint Mary's to clinch a 5‑4 victory and extend a rare pattern of top seeds falling short.
The UCLA Bruins saw a dominant regular season evaporate in a walk‑off loss to Saint Mary’s, raising questions about their postseason resilience and future direction.
The Bruins' dominant campaign concluded with a tenth‑inning walk‑off, ending a streak of series unbeaten runs and prompting a respectful handshake between coaches.
Freshman pitcher Angel Cervantes, drafted 50th overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates, has transformed from a struggling rookie into a key starter for UCLA, heading into a must‑win NCAA Tournament game.
The No. 1 overall seed UCLA was upset by Saint Mary's in the opening round of the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament, forcing the Bruins into an elimination game against Virginia Tech.
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.
UCLA concluded a dominant campaign with a No.1 national ranking, capturing the Big Ten Tournament with walk‑off wins and securing the top seed in the upcoming College World Series.
UCLA's baseball team has surged to the top of the national rankings, posting a 51-6 record and a wire-to-wire No.1 position in the D1Baseball Top 25 poll. Led by standout Roch Cholowsky and a dominant pitching staff, the Bruins are poised for a deep NCAA Tournament run.
UCLA enters the NCAA Tournament as the top overall seed with a 51‑6 record, guided by longtime coach John Savage and a roster rich with Northern Nevada talent.
UCLA’s baseball team captured the Big Ten tournament and secured the top NCAA seed, while standout performances from rookie Charlisse Leger‑Walker and record‑breaking Megan Grant highlight a season of breakthroughs. Meanwhile, former guard Donovan Dent trades the court for training, and the popular UCLA Unlocked newsletter pauses for summer.
The 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament bracket was unveiled, featuring UCLA as the top overall seed and host of the Los Angeles Regional, with ESPN coverage details and key matchups against Saint Mary's, Cal Poly and Virginia Tech.
The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament will feature 64 teams, with UCLA opening as the No. 1 seed. Regionals begin May 25, and the College World Series arrives in Omaha on June 12.
UCLA’s 3‑2 win over Oregon in 11 innings highlights a season of comebacks, clutch performances and a team poised for national contention.
UCLA’s baseball squad rallied from deficits across three days to win the Big Ten Tournament, highlighted by a disputed 11th‑inning pitch that secured a 3‑2 victory over Oregon. The Bruins will now host an NCAA Regional, though they’ll be without star Will Gasparino.
In a dramatic Big Ten Tournament semifinal, UCLA erased a late deficit to defeat USC 7‑5, highlighted by Mulivai Levu’s walk‑off three‑run homer. The Bruins will now face either Nebraska or Oregon for the championship.
A 4-3 loss to top‑ranked UCLA in the Big Ten Tournament has thrust Purdue's postseason prospects into uncertainty, despite a strong season and notable victories.
UCLA rallied from an early deficit to defeat Purdue 4-3, highlighted by Mulivai Levu's game-winning sacrifice fly in the ninth inning.
UCLA completed a historic 48‑6 campaign, captured the Big Ten regular‑season title and earned multiple player and coach awards, now preparing to face Purdue in the conference tournament.
UCLA's 48‑6 regular season earned them the top seed, a potential showdown with USC, and a strategic approach that embraces a timely loss for postseason readiness.
The Bruins finished 48‑6 overall and 28‑2 in conference, setting new records and earning national acclaim.
UCLA’s baseball team concluded a dominant 48-6 season, highlighted by seven First-Team All-Big Ten selections, Player of the Year Roch Cholowsky, Coach of the Year John Savage, and a pipeline of talent headed for the majors.
UCLA finished the 2026 regular season with a program-record 48 wins, a perfect conference streak and a No. 1 seed for the Big Ten Tournament, highlighted by Roch Cholowsky's Player of the Year award and John Savage's Coach of the Year honor.