UCLA loses to Saint Mary's in NCAA baseball tournament opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 6:19 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
The top-ranked UCLA baseball team faced a setback in the NCAA tournament, losing 3-2 to Saint Mary's. This defeat marks UCLA's fifth loss of the season to teams from California. The Bruins’ performance has raised concerns as they struggled against mid-major opponents. Following this loss, UCLA will need to regroup quickly to advance in the tournament.
- •UCLA loses 3-2 to Saint Mary's in NCAA tournament.
- •This is UCLA's fifth loss to California teams this season.
- •The defeat raises questions about UCLA's performance against mid-majors.
- •UCLA must regroup to remain competitive in the tournament.
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"UCLA began the NCAA tournament with a clunker, losing to Saint Mary's 3-2. The Bruins have lost five games to California teams.
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