UCLA eliminated as No. 4 seeds shine in NCAA baseball tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 4:21 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
In the NCAA baseball tournament, UCLA was eliminated by Saint Mary’s, losing 6-5 in extra innings after previously falling 3-2. The Bruins had a remarkable season with a 52-8 record but could not advance past the regionals. In contrast, No. 4 seeds Arkansas-Little Rock and St. John’s advanced to the super regionals, marking a significant achievement for lower-seeded teams. Arkansas-Little Rock swept their regional, and St. John’s defeated Florida State to secure their spots. Other notable teams advancing include West Virginia and North Carolina, who secured victories in their respective brackets.
- •UCLA eliminated by Saint Mary's, losing 6-5 in extra innings
- •Arkansas-Little Rock and St. John's both advance to super regionals
- •West Virginia wins two against Kentucky to progress
- •North Carolina dominates regional, winning all three games
- •UCLA had a strong season but faltered in crucial moments
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — NCAA baseball tournament winners and losers: No. 4 seeds thrive, UCLA knocked out
- 2:58 AMNCAA.com — No. 1 national seed UCLA eliminated, four seed reaches supers and more from DI baseball regionals - NCAA.com
"Day 3 of the 2026 NCAA baseball tournament didn't disappoint, as three national seeds were eliminated, including No. 1 UCLA, and a four seed joining a historic club. Here's the biggest storylines.
"The regional round of the NCAA baseball tournament produced memorable moments and results. A look at the winners and losers ahead of super regionals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 4:21 AMNCAA baseball tournament winners and losers: No. 4 seeds thrive, UCLA knocked out
The regional round of the NCAA baseball tournament produced memorable moments and results. A look at the winners and losers ahead of super regionals.
- NCAA.comJun 1, 2026, 2:58 AMNo. 1 national seed UCLA eliminated, four seed reaches supers and more from DI baseball regionals - NCAA.com
Day 3 of the 2026 NCAA baseball tournament didn't disappoint, as three national seeds were eliminated, including No. 1 UCLA, and a four seed joining a historic club. Here's the biggest storylines.
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