Little Rock Baseball's 2026 campaign will be remembered as the most successful in program history, a run that combined dominance in the Ohio Valley Conference with a breakthrough on the national stage. The Trojans finished the regular season with a 30‑25 record and then rewrote the record books with a program‑best 39 wins.
Record‑breaking performance
The team posted a 30‑25 ledger before exploding in the conference tournament, winning six games in five days to secure its second consecutive OVC Tournament title. That surge underscored the club’s reputation as one of the nation’s top comeback teams, a trait that defined many of its victories throughout the year.
The momentum carried into the postseason, where Little Rock defeated Southern Miss and Jacksonville State to win the Hattiesburg Regional. The triumph marked the program’s first Super Regional appearance and propelled the Trojans to the College World Series, where they continued to compete with the nation’s elite.
A program on the rise
Head coach Chris Curry framed the run as proof that the 2025 breakthrough was not a fleeting anomaly but the beginning of a sustained evolution. He emphasized the importance of building on the experience, noting that the team’s resilience and depth would shape its future identity.
Junior pitcher Brannon Westmoreland echoed that sentiment, asserting that the foundation is now solid enough to target another championship run. Freshman All‑American reliever Tag Andrews added that the legacy of the season extends beyond statistics, reflecting a culture of perseverance that will influence the next generation of Trojans.
Looking ahead
As the offseason unfolds, the Trojans enter a new era with unprecedented momentum. Key players are set to return, while recruiting efforts aim to reinforce the roster for the upcoming United Athletic Conference schedule. The excitement surrounding the program suggests that the historic 2026 season may be only the first chapter of a longer period of growth.