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Mississippi State opened a 7-2 advantage over Georgia in the fourth inning of their Super Regional showdown, highlighted by homers from Kevin Milewski, Daniel Jackson and Reed Stallman.
Ace Reese's breakout season at Mississippi State has positioned him as a coveted prospect for the 2026 MLB Draft, with historic parallels and a looming Super Regional against Georgia.
Four teams have taken early leads in the super regional round, while traditional powerhouses UCLA and Georgia Tech fell in the regional stage. The upcoming best‑of‑three series begin Saturday, June 5, and will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN2, with streaming via the ESPN app and Fubo.
Mississippi State enters the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021, facing Georgia in a nationally televised series that begins June 6 at 10 a.m. Central Time.
The Super Regionals open this Friday, featuring eight best‑of‑three series that will determine the teams advancing to the College World Series in Omaha, with all times listed in Central Time.
Ahead of their super regional showdown with Georgia, the Mississippi State baseball squad made a quick pit stop at a Texas‑based Buc-ee's, where players like Chris Billingsley Jr., Tomas Valincius and Bryce Chance indulged in candy, caffeine and beans, while Coach O'Connor reminded them to keep the mood light.
DraftKings Sportsbook has released odds for the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament super regionals, highlighting Alabama’s -600 favorite status and the full slate of matchups scheduled from June 5 through June 8.
From June 5‑8, ESPN will deliver comprehensive studio and on‑site coverage of the 2026 NCAA Baseball Super Regionals, showcasing 16 teams vying for a spot in the Men’s College World Series in Omaha.
The No. 11 Oregon Ducks will meet the No. 6 Texas Longhorns in the 2026 Austin Super Regional, a series that could mark Oregon’s first CWS berth since 1954 and test Texas’s storied postseason pedigree.
Four‑star linebacker Joakim Gouda, ranked No. 2 nationally among linebackers, announced an early commitment to the University of Georgia, moving his decision forward after encountering negative commentary online.
The Auburn Tigers face a challenging stretch of games in October, starting with a road match at Georgia before home and away contests against LSU and Ole Miss.
The latest Super Regional schedule reveals a mix of traditional powerhouses and first‑time contenders, highlighted by early upsets and a record number of conferences represented.
CBS Sports ranks Auburn’s 2026 midseason slate as the fifth‑toughest, pitting the Tigers against Georgia, Ole Miss and LSU, while Coach Alex Golesh seeks to prove his vision with a roster built around recent USF transfers.
Iowa’s women’s basketball team has mapped out a high‑stakes non‑conference slate that includes games against Vanderbilt in Sioux City, a showdown with UConn, and a series of transfers from Georgia that could reshape the roster.
The 2026 NCAA baseball regionals delivered a stunning upset, eliminating seven of the nation’s top‑ranked teams, including the No. 1 overall seed UCLA and the No. 2 seed Georgia Tech. The remaining elite programs now turn their focus to the super regionals scheduled for June 5 through June 7, with ticket sales opening soon and the College World Series set to begin in Omaha on June 12.
Mississippi State will face Georgia in the NCAA Tournament's Athens Super Regional beginning June 6, with games broadcast on ESPN and a potential path to the College World Series on the line.
The NCAA baseball Super Regionals begin June 5, featuring a slate of high‑stakes games that will determine which teams advance to the College World Series in Omaha starting June 12.
The 2026 NCAA baseball regionals saw early upsets, leaving Georgia, Auburn and UNC as the last top‑ranked teams. Their super regional matchups will run June 5‑7, with winners advancing to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. Ticket information is available through official NCAA channels.
Ryan McPherson’s return from injury fuels Mississippi State’s dominant regional victory, setting up a high‑stakes Super Regional showdown with Georgia.
Georgia’s 6‑1 win over Liberty was marred by the ejections of star outfielder Tre Phelps and coach Wes Johnson, who will miss the opening game of the super‑regional.
Live updates highlight home runs, pitching matchups and weather as Mississippi State aims to advance to the next round.
During the Athens Regional final, Georgia's coach Wes Johnson and third baseman Tre Phelps were ejected after a contentious home run, while Liberty's coach Bradley LeCroy left the dugout in protest.
With a perfect run through the double‑elimination bracket and a dominant 6‑2 victory over Liberty, the Georgia Bulldogs are one win away from advancing to the super regionals, a feat that would cap a remarkable May run.
Mississippi State secured a 10‑5 win over Cincinnati and will face the winner of the Cincinnati‑Louisiana matchup on May 31, seeking to break a two‑year regional final streak.