Former Reno High alum and current UCLA baseball coach John Savage secured his 700th victory with the Bruins in a dominant win over San Diego. Amidst a rebound season for UCLA after a disappointing year, Savage has led the team to a 25-6 record and a strong position in the Big Ten. The Bruins are looking to make a run in the NCAA Tournament after missing out the past two years.
In other sports news, the Nevada softball team swept Fresno State in a key Mountain West series, moving them to first place in the conference. The team’s victories over Fresno State also brought their season win total to 30. Nevada baseball avoided a sweep at UNLV, while the women’s tennis team defeated UNLV in a battle of second-place teams in the MW. Javelin thrower Lilly Urban broke her school record at the Stanford Invitational.
On the professional baseball front, Reno Aces standout Tim Tawa made his MLB debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks, filling in for the injured Ketel Marte. Tawa, a former Stanford player, had an impressive debut with a hit, a walk, and a run scored.
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