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Gophers Take On No. 1 UCLA This Weekend On The Road
4/16/2026 1:30:00 PM | Baseball
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The University of Minnesota baseball team hits the road for a top ranked slate this weekend, taking on No. 1 UCLA for a three game Big Ten series at Jackie Robinson Stadium.
GAME INFORMATION
Game One
Minnesota (22-14, 5-10 B1G) vs. UCLA (33-3, 18-0 B1G)
Jackie Robinson Stadium
Los Angeles, California
Friday, Apr. 17
9:00 PM (CT)
Game Two
Minnesota (22-14, 5-10 B1G) vs. UCLA (33-3, 18-0 B1G)
Jackie Robinson Stadium
Los Angeles, California
Saturday, Apr. 18
4:00 PM (CT)
Game Three
Minnesota (22-14, 5-10 B1G) vs. UCLA (33-3, 18-0 B1G)
Jackie Robinson Stadium
Los Angeles, California
Sunday, Apr. 19
2:00 PM (CT)
Head to Head History
-The Gophers are 4-6 overall against the Bruins all time, with this weekend being their first matchup since UCLA joined the Big Ten Conference. Their most recent tilt dates back to 2018, with the Gophers coming out on top 13-8.
Scouting the Competition
-The University of California, Los Angeles Bruins are 33-3 overall and 18-0 against Big Ten opponents in 2026, with D1Baseball ranking them as the No. 1 team in the nation. The Bruins enter the weekend fresh off just their third loss of the season, falling 4-0 to UC Santa Barbara on Tuesday. Will Gasparino currently leads the Bruins' offense, hitting .366 over 134 at bats with 14 home runs.
Last Time Out
-Minnesota tallied a dominant victory over the University of St. Thomas on Tuesday, recording 14 hits in their 24-2 win against the Tommies.
What's On Tap
-The Gophers return to Siebert Field next week for another four game homestand, taking on the North Dakota State Bison before welcoming the Northwestern Wildcats for another three game Big Ten Series.
Threat On The Basepaths
-The Gophers continue to be a force to be reckoned with on the basepaths, leading the Big Ten conference in total stolen bases this year with 82 through 36 games.
-Senior outfielder Easton Richter leads Minnesota in individual stolen bases this season, tallying 16 through his 35 appearances this year.
Walks Will Haunt
-Minnesota ranks second throughout the Big Ten in walks drawn this season, tallying 219 bases on balls this spring through 36 games.
-Junior shortstop Jack Spanier leads the Gophers in individual drawn walks, tallying 32 bases on balls through 34 total appearances this year.
Breaking The Home Curse vs. Washington
-With their two games to one series win over Washington last weekend, the Gophers secured their first Big Ten Conference series win at home in Siebert Field since taking the series against Michigan State in 2024.
Neels Closes In On Golden Gopher HBP Record
-Senior backstop Weber Neels has tallied 41 career HBPs in the Gopher uniform, putting him just one away from tying and two away from breaking the all-time HBP record.
McDevitt Nears 50 Career Wins as Head Coach
-Ty McDevitt nears a career milestone as head skipper for the maroon and gold, closing in on his 50th career win. McDevitt currently sits at a 46-42 record since taking over the program following the 2024 season.