Arizona, Vanderbilt, Oregon, UC Irvine Compete in 2026 Las Vegas Baseball Classic

Arizona basketball, under head coach Tommy Lloyd, is poised for a strong 2025-26 season with a highly ranked recruiting class and a challenging schedule featuring top teams and participation in the 2026 Southwest Maui Invitational. Meanwhile, Arizona baseball will compete in the 2026 Live Like Lou Las Vegas College Baseball Classic, alongside Vanderbilt, UC Irvine, and Oregon, as part of a rigorous non-conference schedule that also includes a tournament in Surprise, Arizona. Arizona baseball has historical competitive records with these teams, including a notable loss to Vanderbilt in the 2021 College World Series and a recent regional tournament win over Oregon. Vanderbilt baseball, ranked No. 15 preseason by Baseball America, also prepares for the Las Vegas Classic with key returning players, following a 2025 season where they won the SEC Tournament but exited early in the NCAA Tournament. The Las Vegas Classic serves as both a competitive event and a platform to raise awareness for ALS, honoring Lou Gehrig's legacy. These events reflect both programs' commitment to strong competition and national spotlight opportunities in their respective sports.