Friday saw the quarterfinal round of the 2026 SEC Baseball Tournament in full swing, with the remaining six teams battling for a spot in the semifinals.
Top‑seeded Georgia, the conference’s regular‑season champion, secured its place in the next round by defeating Mississippi State, setting up a semifinal showdown with Florida.
Florida advanced to the semifinals after a Thursday win over Alabama, ensuring a matchup against the Bulldogs that could reshape the tournament narrative.
The day also featured two evening contests: No. 2 seed Texas faced No. 7 seed Arkansas at 4 p.m. ET, and No. 3 seed Texas A&M met No. 6 seed Auburn at approximately 8 p.m. ET, both broadcasts on the SEC Network.
Semifinal Outlook
Saturday, May 23, will host the semifinals, beginning with Game 13 where Georgia takes on Florida at 1 p.m. ET on the SEC Network, followed by Game 14 at 5 p.m. ET, pitting the winners of the Texas‑Arkansas and Texas A&M‑Auburn matchups against each other.
The tournament will culminate on Sunday, May 24, with the championship game scheduled for 2 p.m. ET on ABC, bringing a close to a week of high‑stakes college baseball.