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After a five‑year stint that turned East Carolina into an AAC ERA powerhouse, Austin Knight joins the University of Tennessee baseball staff, succeeding Josh Reynolds and aiming to elevate the Volunteers' pitching staff.
Vic Purvis, who passed away at 82 after a long battle with Alzheimer's, left an indelible mark on Southern Miss football as a player and as a radio analyst whose voice defined generations of Golden Eagles fans.
A personal recollection of the author’s first baseball game at Yankee Stadium sets the stage for a deep dive into the 2023 NCAA Tournament, where northern teams grappled with weather challenges while southern programs continued their recent reign.
Troy University’s baseball team has secured a spot in the NCAA Super Regional for the first time, joining a string of Sun Belt successes that have defined the conference’s recent dominance.
Chris Curry’s leadership has taken the Arkansas‑Little Rock Trojans to their first NCAA super regional, built on a legacy of infrastructure upgrades and a relentless focus on future success.
Under Chris Curry’s leadership, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock baseball team has achieved its first-ever NCAA super regional appearance, a feat rooted in the program’s transformative past.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock baseball team captured the Hattiesburg Regional with a 6-3 victory over Jacksonville State, securing the program's inaugural Super Regional appearance and setting the stage for potential College World Series contention.
A dominant 44‑win campaign that earned a national seed and a home regional concluded with two consecutive defeats, including a 15‑11 loss to Virginia that stretched to ten innings. Coach Christian Ostrander defended his pitching decisions while seniors expressed gratitude for their time at Southern Miss.
Virginia survived a 15‑11 slugfest against Southern Miss, rallying in the tenth inning to stay alive in the NCAA Tournament.
After a disappointing loss to Little Rock, Southern Miss prepares to host Virginia in a winner‑take‑all game on May 30. The matchup will be streamed on ESPN+ with veteran announcers calling the action.
A sudden weather forecast prompted the NCAA to move the Southern Miss versus Virginia elimination game to an earlier start, reshaping the tournament schedule and spotlighting key players.
A 15-7 loss to Jacksonville State puts the Cavaliers on the brink of elimination, with a must-win showdown against Southern Miss ahead.
The first day of regionals features 32 matchups, with teams vying to advance through super regionals and ultimately compete in the College World Series from mid‑June.
After a strong 21‑5 start, the Cavaliers slipped to 15‑16 but now face a tough regional bracket, with pitching ace Henry Zatkowski and inconsistent performances from Kyle Johnson and John Paone shaping their chances.
The Cavaliers enter the NCAA tournament’s Hattiesburg Regional as the No. 2 seed, facing Southern Miss, Jacksonville State and Little Rock in a battle of arms and bats.
Three SEC programs enter the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament regionals this weekend, each with distinct seeds, opponents, and paths toward the super regionals.
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is healing after a gunshot wound sustained outside a Mississippi concert venue, with coach Eliah Drinkwitz indicating a tentative timeline for his return.
After a season marked by injuries, preseason blizzards and performance struggles, the University of Virginia Cavaliers are back in the NCAA tournament, heading to Mississippi for a regional showdown.
Florida's baseball team prepares for the NCAA Tournament Gainesville Regional, facing Rider on May 29. With an 18‑year streak and recent momentum, the Gators look to advance to super regionals.
The Gators earn their first top‑eight seed since 2023, host a regional featuring Rider, Miami and Troy, and look to extend their season toward the College World Series.
First‑year coach Chris Pollard leads a 36‑21 Virginia squad into the NCAA Tournament, facing Jacksonville State in Hattiesburg. The team looks to extend a tradition of postseason success that includes a 2015 national championship.
Pete Golding’s ascent from a graduate assistant at Delta State to leading the Ole Miss Rebels reflects a career built on defensive excellence and strategic growth.
Southern Miss will open its Hattiesburg Regional from May 29 to June 1, marking the second consecutive year the Golden Eagles have hosted an NCAA baseball regional, a feat achieved after capturing the Sun Belt Tournament title.
Three Atlantic Coast Conference programs will host 2026 NCAA Division I baseball regionals, with Georgia Tech, North Carolina and Florida State each bringing notable home‑field credentials and historic hosting streaks.