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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.
The Boilermakers enter the Big Ten Tournament with a 35‑18 record, opening against Michigan State at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. A deep lineup led by Brandon Rogers and Sam Flores aims to translate regular‑season success into a championship run.
With a win over Purdue, Iowa can lock in its fifth straight season of 30 or more victories, a feat that would highlight a dominant stretch despite a recent sweep by Nebraska.