Tritoncast

124: 2026 Baseball Preview

We’re chatting with UC San Diego baseball head coach Eric Newman on episode 124 of Tritoncast. He reflects on the 2025 campaign before looking ahead to the new season, which begins Friday night at top-ranked UCLA. As always, the Tritons will face a challenging docket of top foes to ready themselves for Big West action. Coach Newman also tells us why he thinks this year's starting rotation will be so strong. As always, we will go around campus for the latest in Triton Athletics. Women's basketball continues to roll, and The Big West swim championships get underway tonight in Texas. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

123: 2026 Softball Preview

On this episode of Tritoncast, we’re chatting with UC San Diego softball coach Nikki Palmer. With the season getting underway later this week, hear from the Triton alum about her team’s postseason appearance last year and what to expect from this year’s young team. The Tritons will face a tough slate, and she tells us how that will prep them for Big West play starting next month. Plus, host Jeff Tourial provides an update on other Triton teams and standout performances in the Campus Spotlight, including one program earning its first national ranking since the move to Division I. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

122: Big West Soccer Freshman of the Year Ava Tibor

We’re chatting with Big West Freshman of the Year Ava Tibor from women’s soccer on episode 122 of Tritoncast! She had a long road to get to this point – working her way back from three knee surgeries. We’ll walk through her journey, the recovery, and how her love for the sport is helping to train future stars. Plus, we’ll put Ava through the ringer with the return of our popular Quick Picks segment! You won’t want to miss it. Plus, we'll take a swing around UC San Diego in our Campus Spotlight segment. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

121: Big West Cross Country Champion Sylvana Northrop

Get to know Big West champion Sylvana Northrop from UC San Diego cross country on episode 121 of Tritoncast! She made history when she became the first Triton to capture an individual cross country title and we’ll re-live that excitement. She’ll also tell us what’s on her mind during a long run, how she preps for a new course, and so much more. Plus, Sylvana's on the hot seat with the return of our popular Quick Picks segment! As always, host Jeff Tourial provides an update looks around campus at UC San Diego in the Campus Spotlight, including the induction of the 2025 Hall of Fame class. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

120: 2025-26 Triton Basketball Preview

Triton hoops is in focus when we chat with UC San Diego head coaches Heidi VanDerveer and Clint Allard on episode 120 of Tritoncast! The basketball season officially tips off next week, and there’s so much to be excited about in La Jolla. Heidi and Clint will reflect on last season’s Big West Championships and look ahead to what it would take to repeat in 2026. UC San Diego basketball is in the Triton Spotlight this week on Tritoncast. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. For basketball tickets, visit the Triton Box Office at UCSDTritons.com/tickets. Go Tritons!