
Liberty Flames surge into CUSA semifinals with 6-0 victory
The No. 2 seed Liberty Flames defeated Louisiana Tech 6-0 in the 2026 CUSA Baseball Championship, advancing to the semifinals with a historic 40th win of the season.
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The No. 2 seed Liberty Flames defeated Louisiana Tech 6-0 in the 2026 CUSA Baseball Championship, advancing to the semifinals with a historic 40th win of the season.

The Hilltoppers pushed Jacksonville State to the brink in the CUSA Tournament, but a 12‑11 defeat capped a season that delivered four straight 30‑win campaigns, a 495‑foot homer, and a suite of program records.

The Louisiana Tech Diamond 'Dogs fell 6-0 to the Liberty Flames in the CUSA Championship, concluding a strong 2026 season that featured a fourth 40-win year in the past decade.

Conference USA updates parking strategy for the weekend’s final rounds, keeping costs steady at $10 per vehicle and relying on social channels for real‑time announcements.

In a 10-4 victory at Kennesaw State's Mickey Dunn Stadium, Liberty's Kyle Hvidsten and Nick Barone delivered clutch homers while pitcher Ben Blair secured his seventh win of the season.

The Bears defeated Kennesaw State 6-4 in their Conference USA Baseball Championship opener, highlighted by strong offensive performances and a solid relief outing from Max Knight.

The Bulldogs fell 14‑13 after leading 11‑5, while Liberty posted a 10‑4 win; Declan Dahl’s 100‑strikeout milestone adds intrigue to the upcoming showdown.

The No. 2 seed Liberty Flames defeated the No. 8 seed Sam Houston Bearkats 10-4 in the tournament’s opening game, with Ben Blair earning the win and Nick Barone delivering a three‑run homer.

Junior outfielder Lane Arroyos, a Katy native, was selected to the First Team All‑Conference USA after a breakout season that saw him top the league in batting average and doubles, while the Hilltoppers prepare to open the tournament against Middle Tennessee on May 20.

The Bulldogs and Bearkats meet in the Conference USA Baseball Championship on May 20 at Mickey Dunn Stadium, with pitching ace Declan Dahl and slugger Trey Hawsey leading the charge.

The Owls enter the 2026 Conference USA Baseball Championship as the No. 7 seed, facing Dallas Baptist and Missouri State in pool play, backed by a tough schedule and standout performances from players like Shamaar McDuffie.

The Western Kentucky University baseball team, seeded sixth, will compete in Pool A of the 2026 Conference USA Tournament, facing Middle Tennessee on May 20 and Jacksonville State on May 22, with all games streamed on ESPN+.

WKU’s baseball team has locked in the sixth seed for the upcoming Conference USA Tournament in Kennesaw, Ga., where a revamped three‑pool structure will determine the semifinalists. Their first two matchups are scheduled for May 20 and 22, with all pre‑championship games streaming on ESPN+.

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, the ninth seed in the Conference USA Baseball Championship, are set to contest two pool games this weekend, with a shot at the semifinals on the line.

Kennesaw State baseball clinched the No. 7 seed in the Conference USA tournament with a 12-6 triumph over Missouri State, highlighted by senior performances from Trenton Lyons, Shamaar McDuffie and Cooper Williams.

The Bears rallied early, got solid outings from Schaaf, Felder and Charlton, and held off a late homer to move into a tie for second in the conference.