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SWAC Reveals 2026 Baseball Tournament Seedings and Schedule

The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced the seedings for its 2026 baseball tournament, confirming the eight teams that will compete for the championship. Bethune‑Cookman enters as the No. 1 seed, followed by Southern, Florida A&M, Alabama State, Grambling State, Texas Southern, Jackson State and Arkansas‑Pine Bluff, with all games scheduled for May 20‑24 at Birmingham’s historic Rickwood Field and the championship set for May 24 at 1:00 p.m. CST.

May 17, 2026

FGCU Secures No. 3 Seed in ASUN Baseball Tournament

Florida Gulf Coast University’s baseball team enters the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament as the No. 3 seed, boasting a 34‑20 record, a sweep of Stetson, and a favorable path toward a potential showdown with Lipscomb.

May 17, 2026

SEC Baseball Regular Season Concludes as Tennessee Eyes Tournament Run

The 2026 SEC baseball season ended on May 16 with Tennessee posting a 37-19 record. Coach Josh Elander's squad will open the SEC Tournament on May 21 in Hoover, Alabama, against South Carolina, with a potential matchup against Arkansas looming. The NCAA bracket will be released on May 25.

May 17, 2026

Bobcats Bow Out of Class 6A State Championship for Third Straight Year

The Buchholz baseball squad fell 5-1 to St. Thomas Aquinas in the Class 6A state final, marking their third consecutive championship defeat. Coach Chris Malphurs pointed to base‑running miscues and overall errors, while praising the team's character and future promise.

May 17, 2026

Gators Secure No.5 Seed for 2026 SEC Baseball Tournament

The 2026 SEC Baseball Tournament bracket is set, with the Florida Gators earning a No.5 seed and a first‑round bye. The event runs May 19‑24 in Hoover, Alabama, and will be televised on the SEC Network, with the championship game airing on ABC.

May 17, 2026