
Thunderbolts Capture Class B State Championship
Lincoln Pius X Girls Soccer clinches Class B state title with a 2-1 victory over Blair, a milestone after years of near-misses.
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Lincoln Pius X Girls Soccer clinches Class B state title with a 2-1 victory over Blair, a milestone after years of near-misses.
Purdue’s 3-1 victory over Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament kept its postseason hopes alive, highlighted by Eli Anderson’s two-run single in the eighth and Jake Kramer’s ninth-inning save.
Ohio State, seeded sixth, lost to eleventh‑seeded Washington in the opening game of the Big Ten tournament. A critical error by catcher Mason Eckelman in the top of the ninth paved the way for Mic Paul's game‑changing triple, and the Buckeyes will next face Rutgers, a team they previously beat 8‑0 but have since lost three straight to.
Ohio State’s sixth‑seeded baseball team saw a 6‑6 tie dissolve in the top of the ninth when catcher Mason Eckelman dropped a routine pop fly, allowing Mic Paul to triple and clinch the win for No. 11 Washington. The Buckeyes now turn to Rutgers, a team they split with earlier in the season.

Michigan dominated Rutgers 10-0 in Omaha, delivering 12 hits and three home runs while Rutgers managed just one hit before facing Ohio State in a must-win game.

After a 10-6 victory over Illinois, Iowa prepares for a pivotal Big Ten Tournament clash that could set up a showdown with USC and a consolation match against Purdue or Illinois.

The upcoming matchup between Xavier and Creighton will follow the Cincinnati Reds' game against the Washington Nationals, offering fans a chance to enjoy back‑to‑back baseball action.

The Buckeyes, the No. 6 seed, meet the No. 11 Huskies in Omaha, where Washington takes an early lead and the game streams on FuboTV.

Iowa erased a four‑run hole, driven by clutch hits from Max Burt and Joey Nerat, to defeat Illinois 10‑6 and advance to face Michigan State.
Iowa overcame an early four‑run deficit to defeat Illinois 10‑6 in Omaha, with Joey Nerat’s three‑run homer and a five‑run seventh inning highlighting the offense.

In a recent Hawk Fanatic podcast appearance, Coach Rick Heller discussed Iowa’s seeding, tournament legacy, and the looming clash with Illinois.

The conference recognized exceptional performances, with Roch Cholowsky repeating as Player of the Year and John Savage named Coach of the Year.
The 2026 Big Ten Baseball Tournament will run from May 19 to May 24 at Omaha's Charles Schwab Field, featuring a 12‑team bracket, double‑elimination play for lower seeds, and a single‑elimination showdown for the top four. UCLA enters as the No. 1 seed after a dominant 18‑2 conference record, while the championship game will secure an automatic NCAA Tournament berth. All games will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network and streamed via Fox Sports Go and Fubo.

The Oregon Ducks baseball team secured the No. 3 seed in the Big Ten Tournament, boasting top‑10 rankings and a slate of signature victories that put them in contention to host a regional in Eugene.

On Wednesday, April 22, the Bluejays erupted for 15 runs, highlighted by two-homer nights from Teddy Deters and Nick Venteicher, while pitcher Max McClellan shut down the opposition.

Omaha, Nebraska will host the 2026 Big Ten baseball tournament, with Illinois facing Iowa in the opening round of a double‑elimination bracket that culminates in an eight‑team single‑elimination showdown.

Purdue’s baseball team was swept by Iowa, dropping its RPI and forcing a 5‑seed in the Big Ten Tournament. The Boilermakers now face a critical week of games that could determine their NCAA Tournament fate.

The Spartans clinched a postseason berth for the second consecutive season, entering the Big Ten Tournament in Omaha with a matchup against Purdue.

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The 12‑team Big Ten baseball tournament will feature a unique double‑elimination format, with top seeds receiving byes and all games broadcast on the Big Ten Network.

Illinois enters the 2026 Big Ten Baseball Tournament as the ninth seed, set to face Iowa in Omaha with all games streamed on the Big Ten Network and FOX Sports App.

The Ducks and Trojans split their first two meetings, and Saturday's showdown will determine the conference seed and potential NCAA Tournament hosting rights.

Iowa’s baseball team completed a three‑game sweep of Purdue at Principal Park, securing the eighth seed for the Big Ten Tournament and showcasing a potent offense and steady bullpen.

Gavin Grahovac, Aiden Sims and Caden Sorrell are semifinalists for the 2026 Dick Howser Trophy, with the award to be presented at the College World Series in Omaha.