Two shows dropping in one day! On episode 134 of Tritoncast, we’ll preview the men’s water polo season with head coach Matt Ustaszewski. We’ll look ahead to the 2026 season which gets underway this weekend in La Jolla with annual the Triton Invitational. We’ll talk about that prestigious event, recount the team’s trip to Croatia over the summer, and look ahead to the national championship in December at Canyonview Aquatic Center. As always, host Jeff Tourial takes us around campus for the latest in Triton Athletics. Welcome to new UC San Diego Deputy Athletic Director Epiphany Clark. She’s our
We are previewing the UC San Diego women's volleyball season with new head coach Spencer McLachlin on episode 133 of Tritoncast. The new season gets underway this week in the Bay Area. He fills us in on how the newcomers have been integrated, how the returners have adapted to the new staff, and what we can look forward to when the Tritons finally step inside LionTree Arena one month from now. As always, host Jeff Tourial takes us around campus for the latest in Triton Athletics. It’s been a strong start on the pitch for UC San Diego soccer. The women’s team is unbeaten in its last three matche
We are previewing the UC San Diego men’s soccer season with head coach Jon Pascale on episode 132 of Tritoncast. The Tritons went unbeaten over three friendlies – including two against top 25 foes. So what did we learn? We’ll get into that along with building leadership and what to expect from this unique season competing as a member of the Pac-12. As always, host Jeff Tourial takes us around campus for the latest in Triton Athletics. Bill Carr has been elevated to Deputy Athletic Director for Basketball to manage all aspects of the men's and women's basketball programs. Single match tickets f
A new season of UC San Diego Athletics is upon us and it's time to look ahead to the season on the pitch. On episode 131 of Tritoncast, we're joined by women's soccer head coach Kristin Jones '04 to preview the 2026 campaign. We'll get into building on the team's strong finish from last year, returning talent including last year's conference freshman of the year, how The Big West is shaping up, the sibling ties that run through the program, and more. As always, host Jeff Tourial takes us around campus for the latest in Triton Athletics. The first-ever basketball coaches caravan kicks off this
One year from now, a new era begins for UC San Diego as the Tritons join the West Coast Conference. On episode 130 of Tritoncast, we sit down with WCC Commissioner Stu Jackson. We’ll get into the Tritons’ move to the WCC on July 1, 2027 and why UC San Diego was such a perfect fit for the conference. We'll chat about how his role has evolved with so much change in college athletics in recent years and get his thoughts on the NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams. We’ll also explore his time at the Big East and working for David Stern at the NBA, and what it was like starting an NBA franchise no
On episode 129 of Tritoncast, it’s another look at Tritons in the Pros. We’ve brought you conversations with pro baseball players, pro basketball players, and pro water polo players. But this week, it’s a new level for Tritoncast as we catch up with the first two former UC San Diego tennis players to hit the pro pickleball tour. Naomi Nguyen and Daniel Traxler will tell us what it’s like earning a paycheck in the fastest-growing sport in the country, the mental and physical differences between tennis and pickleball, which skills translate from one court to the other, favorite memories as a Tri
We’ll introduce you to new women’s volleyball head coach Spencer McLachlin on Episode 128 of Tritoncast. He takes us inside building a program from the ground up. From evaluating talent to hiring a coaching staff, from recruiting to scheduling, we’ll learn how this first-time head coach is using a process-driven approach to building a sustainable winner. The Hawai‘i native also reflects on his playing career and winning a national championship at Stanford. As always, host Jeff Tourial takes us around campus for the latest in Triton Athletics. UC San Diego baseball plays for a conference champi
Episode 127 of Tritoncast focuses on Big West Freshman of the Year Olivia Allegre from Triton women's tennis. What was it like playing number one singles right out of the gate as a freshman? And how did she earn the role of team captain? On this week's show, we'll understand her relentless positivity, and she tells us about the differences in the game internationally based on her plethora of experience on the court abroad. Olivia also tells us who she likes facing the least. Plus, we'll put Olivia on the hot seat in our popular Quick Picks segment! As always, host Jeff Tourial takes us around
Triton swimmer Chloe Braun is in the Triton Spotlight on episode 126 of Tritoncast. She’ll tell us what it was like to become the first Triton to score a team point at the NCAA Division I championship. We’ll learn what it was like for Chloé to move thousands of miles from her home in southern France to swim in Southern California. Now that her collegiate career is over, could an appearance in the Summer Olympics be on the horizon? Plus, you asked for it: we’ll put Chloé through the ringer as this week marks the return of our popular Quick Picks segment. As always, we will go around campus for
Less than one year after earning his degree from UC San Diego, Hayden Gray became the first Triton to ever play in the NBA – making his debut for the Utah Jazz last month in Los Angeles against the Lakers. The San Diego native tells us what that experience was like and how his time as a Triton helped prepare him for that opportunity. Plus, we'll look back on the magical 30-win season for the 2024-25 Tritons as Hayden shares what made that team so special. UC San Diego men’s basketball alum Hayden Gray is in the Triton Spotlight this week on episode 125 of Tritoncast. As always, we will go arou
