Troy University’s baseball team has secured a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the second time in four years, finishing the regular season with a 32‑29 record and an RPI ranking of No. 34. The achievement underscores the program’s steady rise over the past half‑decade.
NCAA Tournament Showdown
The Trojans will open play in Gainesville, Florida, against Miami, a program with a storied ACC pedigree and four national championships. The contest was pushed back by inclement weather and is now slated to start at 9:15 p.m. Central Time.
Troy will turn to right‑hander Benjamin Stubbs, who enters the game with a 4‑3 record and a 5.13 earned‑run average. Miami counters with sophomore left‑hander Rob Evans, who brings a 10‑3 record and a 3.16 ERA to the mound.
The Trojans’ non‑conference schedule ranks second nationally, a testament to the rigor of their regular‑season slate. Their RPI of No. 34 reflects a competitive résumé that earned them a seed in the tournament.
While Miami’s ACC reputation often places it among the country’s elite programs, Troy’s recent surge sets the stage for a pitching duel that could define the regional and potentially reshape expectations for the team’s future.