No. 1 UCLA Sweeps Maryland Baseball in Weekend Series

Terps drop all three games against the top-ranked Bruins in tough West Coast trip

Mar. 23, 2026 at 12:35am

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No. 1 UCLA swept the Maryland baseball team in a three-game series, defeating the Terps by scores of 12-2, 8-3, and 14-4. The Bruins controlled the series from start to finish, overpowering Maryland on both offense and defense and extending their dominant start to the 2026 season.

Why it matters

This series loss is a setback for Maryland, which was looking to pull off an upset against the top-ranked Bruins. The Terps now have an 11-12 record on the season and a 1-5 mark in Big Ten play, making it difficult for them to climb the conference standings. The lopsided defeats also raise questions about Maryland's ability to compete with elite programs like UCLA.

The details

In the first game, UCLA jumped out to an early 5-0 lead and never looked back, winning 12-2. The Bruins added four more runs in the seventh inning to seal the victory. In the second game, Maryland struck first with an RBI double, but UCLA responded with four runs in the bottom of the first, including a three-run homer. The Terps were unable to overcome the deficit, falling 8-3. In the series finale, UCLA scored three runs in the first inning and never trailed, eventually winning 14-4 in eight innings.

  • The three-game series took place from March 20-22, 2026.
  • Maryland and UCLA played the first game on March 20, the second game on March 21, and the third game on March 22.

The players

Roman Martin

A junior infielder for UCLA who hit an RBI double in the first inning of the first game.

Cashel Dugger

A junior catcher for UCLA who hit a grand slam in the first inning of the first game.

Rylen Stockton

A sophomore catcher for Maryland who recorded an RBI double in the second game.

Brayden Martin

A junior right fielder for Maryland who drew a leadoff walk and stole a base in the third game.

Ryan Costello

A first baseman for Maryland who hit a solo home run in the fourth inning of the third game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

Maryland now turns its attention to a midweek showdown against No. 9 Virginia, traveling to Fredericksburg for a Tuesday evening matchup at Virginia Credit Union Stadium. The Terps will look to regroup quickly after the UCLA series and aim for a statement performance against a top-10 Cavaliers squad.

The takeaway

This series loss is a setback for Maryland, which was hoping to pull off an upset against the top-ranked Bruins. The Terps' inability to compete with an elite program like UCLA raises questions about their ability to contend in the Big Ten this season. However, the team will have a chance to bounce back with a midweek matchup against another top-10 opponent in Virginia, providing an opportunity to make a statement and regain momentum.