Murray State goes down in order, and UCLA hangs on for a 6-4 win. The Bruins will face the winner of Arkansas and LSU, with Murray State taking on the loser of the SEC matchup in the loser's bracket.

Murray State leftfielder Dan Tauken misread the the ball and took the wrong route, but he makes a stab catch, sticking out his arm at the last instant to snare the ball. 2-0, UCLA.

UCLA improved to 27-1 this season when scoring first, the best mark in Division I. “That’s as good a defensive team and display that I’ve seen,” Murray State coach Dan Skirka said.

The UCLA Bruins are continuing to roll in the NCAA postseason after defeating Murray State in the opening round of the Men's College World Series 6-4 behind a stellar day at plate for left fielder ...

The UCLA Bruins are making their first College World Series Appearance since winning the national championship in 2013 and are taking on the Murray State Racers in their first round matchup. The ...

UCLA (48-16) won its first CWS game Saturday against Murray State since winning the 2013 national championship. The Bruins were even younger last season and went 19-33.

OMAHA, Neb. — The UCLA baseball team did its heavy lifting early and held its ground late, a winning combo Saturday afternoon at the College World Series. A four-run fourth inning led the 15th-seeded ...

UCLA’s Mulivai Levu runs to first base during an NCAA Men’s College World Series opening game against Murray State on Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Cory Eads) ...

UCLA’s Mulivai Levu runs to first base during an NCAA Men’s College World Series opening game against Murray State on Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Cory Eads) ...