A Comeback for the Ages
The Rebels entered the Lincoln Regional facing a 3‑0 hole against Arizona State, a deficit that seemed insurmountable early in the game.
Cade Townsend, who had struggled in his previous start, settled into a solid outing, limiting the Sun Devils to a single run while his teammates rallied behind him.
Reliever Wil Libbert delivered three consecutive no‑hit innings, shifting momentum and preserving the lead.
JP Robertson then shut the door with a combined two‑inning shutout, allowing the offense to take control.
Freshman Luke Romine entered as a pinch hitter, moving the runner to third and setting the stage for the decisive play.
Dom Decker’s deep fly to left field brought home Cannon Goldin with the winning run, sealing a walk‑off victory.
The win puts Ole Miss among the last 16 teams still alive in the tournament, and they will now await the outcome of Auburn’s game against Milwaukee to determine whether they travel to Auburn or host the Super Regional in Oxford.
What’s Next for the Rebels
Coach Mike Bianco praised the team’s resilience, noting that the inconsistent regular season gave way to a postseason surge built on pitching depth and timely hitting.