USC baseball officially not named NCAA Tournament regional host
The NCAA has announced the host sites for the regional round of the 2026 Baseball Tournament, and USC was not selected. Despite being in contention, the Trojans' loss to UCLA in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals eliminated their chances of hosting. USC will now have to compete on the road to advance in the tournament.
- ▪USC was not named as one of the 16 host sites for the NCAA Baseball Tournament regional round.
- ▪The Trojans lost to UCLA in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals, which impacted their hosting chances.
- ▪USC had a strong home record of 32-1 at Dedeaux Field this season.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 01:28:11 +0000 |
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