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Even after an unexpected loss in the Los Angeles Regional, UCLA’s baseball squad saw four of its standout players recognized on the National College Baseball Hall of Fame All‑American team.
UCLA football under Bob Chesney is climbing the rankings with a top‑15 recruiting class, while the baseball team captures national awards, reflecting a unified push for excellence on and off the field.
Mulivai Levu secures his second consecutive ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove, showcasing elite defensive stats and a strong offensive record, while UCLA teammates Rach Cholowsky and Will Gasparino also earn accolades and prepare for the upcoming MLB Draft.
The latest national awards recognize standout performances in college baseball, highlighting Nebraska’s Dylan Carey, UCLA’s John Savage and a host of other Big Ten standouts.
Five UCLA players are projected to be selected in the upcoming MLB Draft, highlighted by top prospect Roch Cholowsky and a mix of pitching and hitting standouts.
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.
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.
The Hokies squandered a three‑run lead in the ninth inning as UCLA’s home runs and a walk‑off single handed them a 6‑5 loss.
Cal Poly's offense exploded with six runs in the fourth inning and five more in the sixth, powered by home runs from Ryan Tayman and Cam Hoiland, while Carson Turnquist delivered a strong pitching outing. Meanwhile, UCLA rallied in the ninth to eliminate Virginia Tech, keeping the regional finals alive.
UCLA erased a 5-3 deficit in the bottom of the ninth to beat Virginia Tech 6-5, extending its season and setting up a do-or-die showdown.
The Bruins erased a 5-3 deficit in the bottom of the ninth, with Mulivai Levu, Roman Martin and Phoenix Call delivering the decisive hits to force a Sunday rematch.
UCLA erased a 5-3 deficit in the bottom of the ninth to beat Virginia Tech 6-5, thanks to key hits from Mulivai Levu, Roman Martin and Phoenix Call.
The top‑seeded UCLA Bruins were upset by Saint Mary’s, with Jacob Johnson’s two solo home runs exposing a brittle offense and the suspension of key player Will Gasparino.
The 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament features a record number of USA Baseball alumni, with 72 former national team members across 28 teams, concentrating in regions like Lawrence, Chapel Hill and Arkansas, and showcasing standout prospects such as Roch Cholowsky and Golden Spikes semifinalists.
After a 43‑15 campaign and a 21st appearance in the College World Series, USC's baseball team travels to College Station, Texas, where they will face a Texas State squad known for its potent batting but limited pitching depth.
The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament opens on May 29 with 64 teams. UCLA, Virginia Tech, Cal Poly and Saint Mary’s headline a preview that highlights key players, injury concerns and pitching dynamics across the nation.
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.
Junior Mulivai Levu’s clutch performances in the Big Ten Baseball Tournament earned him Student‑Athlete of the Week honors and a second career accolade.
Despite a record‑breaking regular season, the Trojans fell to UCLA in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals and now prepare for NCAA Tournament play as a No. 2 seed, facing Texas State in College Station.
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.
Using run differential, fastball velocity and grades for run production and prevention, analysts have ordered every team in the 2026 tournament, highlighting the programs that combine elite arms with potent bats.
With the full 64‑team bracket set to be revealed on Monday, the Ducks look to build on a dominant Big Ten Tournament showing and chase a sixth straight College World Series appearance.
UCLA’s 3‑2 win over Oregon in 11 innings highlights a season of comebacks, clutch performances and a team poised for national contention.