A Milestone for the Program
Kansas baseball is set to host the Lawrence Regional at Hoglund Ballpark for the first time in program history, opening the NCAA tournament against Northeastern on Friday at noon Central. The matchup marks a rare convergence of two of the nation’s most prolific offenses, with the Jayhawks entering the game after capturing both the Big 12 regular‑season and tournament titles.
The Jayhawks arrive with a 42‑16 record, their seventh postseason appearance and the second straight year they have returned to the regional stage. A dominant 9‑0 victory over ninth‑ranked West Virginia highlighted their tournament run, while the team has already smashed 102 home runs this season, including a team‑high 21 by senior Tyson LeBlanc, who sits tied for the most homers in a single season in KU history.
Broadcast and Live Updates
Fans can follow the action on ESPN+, which will carry the game live, while a network of radio affiliates will provide play‑by‑play coverage across the state. Real‑time updates and behind‑the‑scenes content will be posted on the team’s official X page, ensuring that followers stay connected throughout the contest.
Northeastern, meanwhile, brings a 38‑20 record and a CAA tournament championship to Lawrence, having secured its second consecutive title in the conference. The Huskies lead the nation in stolen bases with 210 attempts, a testament to their aggressive baserunning that has become a signature of their style under coach Dan Fitzgerald.
The two programs have met only once before, in 2015, when Kansas edged a 6‑4 victory. That memory adds a layer of intrigue to Friday’s contest, as both squads look to translate their regular‑season dominance into a regional breakthrough.