
UCLA’s Walk‑Off Homer Beats USC, Secures Spot in Big Ten Championship
Mulivai Levu’s three‑run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning capped a 7‑5 victory over USC, marking UCLA’s first 50‑win season and setting up a championship clash.
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Mulivai Levu’s three‑run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning capped a 7‑5 victory over USC, marking UCLA’s first 50‑win season and setting up a championship clash.

UCLA’s late rally, fueled by key hits and solid relief pitching, propels the Bruins into a semifinal showdown with USC.

UCLA’s Bruins secured a 4‑3 win over Purdue on May 22, 2026, highlighted by Brandon Rogers’ home run, Easton Hawk’s dominant pitching, and a clutch error by the Boilermakers’ catcher.

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 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.

With the regular season in the books, analysts re-examine the eight programs that were projected to contend for Omaha, highlighting standout performances, pitching strengths and offensive firepower.

UCLA continues its historic run at the top of both the USA TODAY Coaches Poll and Baseball America rankings, driven by a deep talent pool and a coach with a storied legacy.

UCLA erased a 6-1 deficit with a sixth-inning grand slam from Dean West and three shutout relief innings to beat Oregon 9-6, positioning the team for a final series against Washington.