National college baseball event could be just what the doctor ordered for the Bruins.
Another weekend, another big challenge for UCLA's No. 1-ranked baseball team. This time, the Bruins are heading to Texas.will participate in the third annual Amegy College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Tex.
It's the final weekend of a three-week event that consists of a different group of college teams each weekend, and UCLA is a part of the most exciting group. Four of the six teams playing in Arlington this weekend are among the Top 25 in the country, and the Bruins will play three of them.That can bring plenty of pressure after a surprising midweek loss to San Diego State, but it's also a great early-season opportunity to see where the Bruins stack up against other top teams. "It's exactly what we need and exactly what I wanted," head coach John Savage told D1Baseball.com in an interview. "... We need to be challenged, and we need to see where our strengths and where our weaknesses are. That's really what we're hoping to get out of this weekend."isn't a tournament-style event, but rather a collection of predetermined matchups between the schools. In addition to the Bruins, this weekend's tilts include No. 4 Mississippi State, No. 20 Tennessee, No. 23 Texas A&M, Arizona State, and Virginia Tech. UCLA's weekend begins on Friday against No. 20 Tennessee, and continues with No. 23 Texas A&M on Saturday and No. 4 Mississippi State on Sunday. Not only are those three very good, ranked opponents, but they all play in the SEC, quite possibly the strongest baseball conference in the nation. Jun 14, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; UCLA Bruins shortstop Roch Cholowsky fields a ground ball against the Murray State Racers during the ninth inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images | Steven Branscombe-Imagn Imagesthat plays in a lesser conference when it comes to baseball, that's a rare opportunity, but the Bruins have also loaded up their nonconference schedule as if they expect to compete for a national title. Even with two early losses, they still scheduled a top-10 series against No. 8 TCU, came away with an impressive sweep, and now hold a 3-0 record against the Top 25. They'll get three more shots at similar opponents in Arlington, and even see a potential College World Series preview against a fellow top-five team.The #4 Bulldogs take on the #1 Bruins at Globe Life Field in the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series. Two powerhouse programs, you won't want to miss!Taking down all three opponents will further the Bruins' case as the No. 1 team in the country, but the weekend is more of a barometer for the rest of the season than anything else. These matchups will allow UCLA to get a good sense of where it stands in the national scope early in the season and could come in handy as it competes for a national title down the line.to keep up with every story surrounding UCLA athletics! Please let us know your thoughts on this when you like our Facebook page Never again miss one major story related to your beloved Bruins when you sign up for our 100% FREE newsletter that comes straight to your email with the latest news.Travis Tyler joined On SI as a writer in January 2026. He has experience contributing to FanSided’s NFL, college football, and college basketball coverage, in addition to freelance work throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area, including high school, college, and professional sports for the Dallas Express and contributions to the College Football Dawgs, Last Word on Sports/Hockey, and The Dallas Morning News. In addition to his writing, Travis contributes video and podcasting content to Fanatics View and regularly appears as a guest analyst. He is a graduate of Michigan State University and SMU and is an avid Detroit sports fan with a deep knowledge and appreciation of sports history. Follow Travis Tyler on Twitter at @TTyler_Sports.Early 2026 Candidate for Jerk of the Year: UCLA’s Mick CroninIndiana vs. UCLA Prediction, Odds for College Basketball on Saturday, Jan. 31
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