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Mississippi State’s baseball team is set to host two fall games in Biloxi against Auburn and Southern Miss, leveraging the football team’s weekend off. The matchups follow a strong 2023 season that included a Super Regional win, and they precede the Bulldogs’ participation in the 2027 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series against UCLA, Ole Miss, and other top programs.
Defensive lineman Antavion Allen, a 6‑foot‑4, 289‑pound recruit from Hattiesburg High School, commits to Ole Miss, giving the Rebels their first four‑star pledge for the 2028 cycle and adding to a growing in‑state talent pool.
After a decade‑low 2‑10 record and a carousel of coaching changes, Mississippi State enters 2026 with a rebuilt staff, a promising roster and high hopes of breaking through in the SEC.
The Gamecocks, fresh off a 48‑win campaign and an NCAA Tournament berth, have finalized a coaching roster that blends fresh talent with proven experience.
Three Vicksburg players earn all‑tournament honors, with Antwine named MVP as the Jackson 96ers Red dominate, while Clinton’s squad prepares for the Southwest Regional in Texas.
The 2026 MLB draft in Philadelphia was spread across multiple platforms, drawing criticism for its poor scheduling and lack of fan engagement, while new collective bargaining proposals threaten the minor league system.
The Baltimore Orioles added four new draftees, each with distinct skills that could shape the club's future.
A quartet of standout collegiate pitchers from Mississippi universities have been selected for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, set to compete in Taiwan this July.
A nostalgic look at the 1952 and 1980 Southern Miss football campaigns, their standout players and the bowl successes that still inspire Golden Eagles supporters.
After 14 seasons and over 500 wins at Southern Miss, coach Scott Berry earns a place in the ABCA Hall of Fame, joining a select group of baseball legends.
Prattville Christian Academy has named Conner Giordano as its new boys' soccer head coach, tasked with building a sustainable, competitive program that will debut in the Private School division of the Alabama High School Athletic Association next February.
The Trojans finished the 2026 season ranked 22nd in the final Baseball America Top 25, a historic high for the program, after a 39‑win campaign, back‑to‑back OVC tournament titles and a Super Regional debut.
Southern Miss baseball has added its fourth transfer player, Brock Clayton, a .353 hitter with 42 RBIs, to a 2026 roster that also features Cannon Peery, Cade Baker and others.
Southern Miss baseball has landed Toledo right‑fielder Cade Baker, a proven hitter and base‑stealer, as part of its 2026 transfer portal class.
Southern Miss University announced the addition of Cannon Peery, a junior first baseman from Grand Canyon, via the transfer portal. His .287 batting average, 54 hits and nine home runs this season address a critical need after Matthew Russo exhausted his eligibility. The move follows the earlier commitment of pitcher Drew Harrison and reflects a busy period of roster reshaping for the Golden Eagles.
The university revealed its 2026 women's soccer calendar, featuring two August exhibitions, an 18‑match regular season and a Southland Conference tournament in Texas.
Jacob Parker, a Mississippi State freshman, leads the nation among newcomers with a .340 average, 16 homers and 59 RBIs, while his twin brother JoJo prepares for the minors and the team readies for a showdown with Georgia.
Guard Isaac Taveras has withdrawn from the transfer portal and committed to Southern Miss for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, bringing back a proven scorer and playmaker.
The University of Arkansas‑Little Rock baseball team climbs to No. 19, prepares for a super regional showdown with Troy, aiming for its first College World Series appearance.
On May 31, 2026, the University of Georgia announced two new commitments, including highly ranked offensive tackle D.J. Dotson, signaling a pivotal push in its 2027 recruiting efforts.
Mississippi's collegiate and junior college baseball and softball teams are excelling nationally, with multiple programs ranked in the top 20, championship titles, and standout individual performances.
Southern Miss led late in the eighth but couldn't hold off Little Rock, setting up an elimination game on Saturday.
In their first game of the NCAA Hattiesburg Regional, Southern Miss fell 7‑4 to Little Rock after a late surge by the visitors. Key performances and upcoming matchups shape the tournament path.
Southern Miss will face Little Rock in the NCAA Tournament on May 29, with a spot in the next round on the line. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and called by Kevin Fitzgerald and Bobby Moranda.