Tritoncast

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...

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...

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 pla...

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 exp...

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...

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-...

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 b...

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...

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 segmen...

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 ou...