UCLA Athletics’ first year in the Big Ten didn’t affect its ability to win conference – and national honors. Whether it was individual accolades or program banners, the 2024-2025 campaign was full of bright moments.
In its first year in the Big Ten, UCLA Athletics had its fair share of glory-filled moments. Whether it was perfect 10s, buzzer beaters or last-minute thrillers, these nine athletes forever cemented themself in Bruin history.
I filed into my seat at Jackie Robinson Stadium on May 30, attending what felt like my 100th contest at the ballpark.
Only this time, I actually had to push my way through a crowd as I navigated the concourse.
Even after a 5-0 loss in the Big Ten tournament championship Sunday, No. 15 seed UCLA baseball (42-16, 22-8 Big Ten) was selected to host its first NCAA tournament regional since 2019, as UC Irvine (41-15, 24-6 Big West), Arizona State (35-22, 18-12 Big 12) and Fresno State (31-27, 18-12 Mountain West) travel to Jackie Robinson Stadium.
No. 15 seed UCLA baseball (42-16, 22-8 Big Ten) will host UC Irvine (41-15, 24-6 Big West), Arizona State (35-22, 18-12 Big 12) and Fresno State (31-27, 18-12 Mountain West) in the 2025 NCAA Los Angeles Regional at Jackie Robinson Stadium beginning Friday.
This post was updated May 28 at 10:56 p.m.
Jackie Robinson Stadium will remain the Bruins’ home for at least two more games.
No. 15 seed UCLA baseball (42-16, 22-8 Big Ten) was selected to be an NCAA tournament regional host Sunday evening and will return to Westwood for the double-elimination portion of the tournament, which begins Friday.
This post was updated May 26 at 10:50 p.m.
While every season celebrates its star, it also gives rise to unexpected standouts. Whether through breakout performances or quiet consistency, several Bruins made the leap from role players to program cornerstones.
This post was updated May 22 at 11:11 p.m.
With just softball and baseball remaining in the postseason hunt, UCLA’s first year in the Big Ten is nearly in the books.
No. 2 seed UCLA baseball (39-15, 22-8 Big Ten) missed out on the conference playoffs last season but will enter its first-ever Big Ten tournament as co-conference regular season champions, with No.
Gerrit Cole, Rob Rasmussen, Trevor Bauer, Adam Plutko, Cody Poteet, James Kaprielian.
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