UCLA defeated UC San Diego 7-2 in a college baseball game played on February 14, 2026, at Jackie Robinson Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
The Bruins took an early lead with two runs in the first inning, highlighted by a home run from G. Camacho. UC San Diego responded in the second with a solo home run by A. Leopard, but UCLA extended their advantage throughout the game.
UCLA added runs in the fifth, sixth, and seventh innings. In the fifth, R. Martin reached on a fielder’s choice, scoring a run, while W. Dugger followed with a two-run home run in the sixth. R. Cholowsky added a sacrifice fly in the sixth, and T. Martinez singled in the seventh, driving in another run.
UC San Diego struggled to generate offense, managing only five hits against UCLA pitching. N. Gregson started for the Tritons, allowing three runs over 4.1 innings. UCLA’s M. Barnett earned the win, pitching five innings and allowing two runs.
The game featured a total of four home runs – two by UCLA (Brennan, Dugger) and one by UC San Diego (Camacho, Leopard). UCLA outhit UC San Diego 13 to 5 and left seven runners on base compared to the Tritons’ eight.
This was the season opener for UC San Diego, and the first game of a two-game series against the nationally ranked Bruins. According to UC San Diego’s athletic website, UCLA entered the game as the No. 1 team in the nation.
Elsewhere in college baseball on February 14, 2026, Baylor senior Tyce Armstrong hit three grand slams in a single game against Modern Mexico State, a feat accomplished by only one other Division I player since 1957.
The second game of the series between UCLA and UC San Diego is scheduled for February 14, 2026, at UCLA.
