
Oregon State eyes victory as it heads to Texas for showdown with Lamar
Oregon State prepares to face Lamar in a high‑stakes baseball game, highlighted by Dax Whitney’s nation‑leading strikeouts and a flawless defensive stretch.
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Oregon State prepares to face Lamar in a high‑stakes baseball game, highlighted by Dax Whitney’s nation‑leading strikeouts and a flawless defensive stretch.

Perkins, a 14‑year NBA veteran and 2008 champion, joins Jackson State as general manager to support first‑year coach Trey Johnson and bring his broadcasting expertise from ESPN to the university's program.
Abilene Christian University’s Wildcats received championship rings on June 17, capping a 9‑5 campaign that featured a second straight UAC title and a deep FCS playoff run.

The Cardinals' postseason run concluded with a 19‑6 defeat to USC, marking the end of a 34‑27 campaign that featured a Southland Conference title and the departure of head coach Will Davis for the University of Houston.

After a 43‑15 campaign and a 21st appearance in the College World Series, USC's baseball team travels to College Station, Texas, where they will face a Texas State squad known for its potent batting but limited pitching depth.

Will Davis, the head baseball coach at Lamar University, has been hired to lead the University of Houston's baseball program, replacing Todd Whitting, who was recently fired. Davis's five‑year contract is worth roughly $425,000 annually, and two of his former staff members will join him in Houston.

Will Davis, the acclaimed coach behind Lamar’s recent Southland title and NCAA Tournament run, has been appointed head coach of the University of Houston baseball program, succeeding Todd Whitting.

The Lamar University baseball team defeated McNeese State 9‑3 in the opening game of the Southland Conference championship, with key performances from AJ Taylor, Tab Tracy, Travis Lutz and Cooper Carlgreen. A win in Game 2 on Friday would secure the conference title and an NCAA regional berth.

Marcus Graham, a Beaumont native and former head coach of Beaumont United, has been appointed head football coach and athletic director at Kingsville Independent School District, aiming to infuse the program with a championship mindset.

Northwestern State enters the Southland Conference Tournament with a 25‑24 record, the sixth seed, and a favorable pitching rotation anchored by junior Dylan Marionneaux. Coach Chris Bertrand stresses mental and physical readiness as the team faces a 26‑27 UTRGV squad that topped the league in runs scored.