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Georgia and Texas, the last two SEC regular season champions, open the College World Series in a highly anticipated matchup. The game, scheduled for Saturday with a time to be announced, follows sweeping victories that secured each team's spot. Weather delays have pushed two other matchups to Monday, adding extra intrigue to the tournament.
Georgia's 11-9 extra-inning victory over Mississippi State secured a spot in the College World Series, showcasing the team's depth and resilience.
A 13‑12 victory for Georgia over Mississippi State featured 11 home runs, a 7‑0 early lead by the Bulldogs, and a dramatic finish ahead of a Sunday rematch.
The Bulldogs rallied from a 7‑0 hole, with O’Shaughnessy delivering two game‑changing homers and Kolby Branch’s key double, securing a 13‑12 win over Mississippi State.
Georgia erased a 7-0 hole to beat Mississippi State 13-12 in Game 1 of their NCAA super regional, with Michael O'Shaughnessy delivering two decisive homers.
Mississippi State’s baseball team, seeded No.14, will face No.3 Georgia in the Athens Super Regional, with first‑year coach Brian O'Connor, a veteran who led Virginia to a 2015 title, looking to capitalize on tournament bonuses and a contract that runs through 2031.
Louisiana’s baseball program will bring back a core group of nine athletes, including five freshmen who made a splash in 2026, as coach Matt Deggs looks to sustain momentum.
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.
The 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot now includes Mike Leach and Jackie Sherrill, two of Mississippi State’s most influential coaches, after the National Football Foundation lowered the eligibility threshold.
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.
The Bulldogs will play without third baseman Tre Phelps as they aim to end a 16‑year absence from the College World Series.
Saturday at 11 a.m. ET, Foley Field in Athens will host the opening game of the Georgia‑Mississippi State Super Regional, a matchup that underscores a dominant streak and historic program momentum.
Georgia, the No. 3 national seed, will host Mississippi State, the No. 14 seed, in a best‑of‑three Super Regional at Foley Field from June 6‑8. The winner advances to the College World Series, a milestone not reached by the Bulldogs since 2008.
Georgia’s baseball team overcame ejections to win its regional, setting up a super regional showdown and drawing attention to the SEC’s playoff ambitions.
Georgia, the No. 3 overall seed, will host Mississippi State in the Athens Super Regional, a best‑of‑three showdown that could send an SEC team to Omaha. The series builds on a 4‑0 record for Georgia this season and a coaching connection that adds extra intrigue.
The upcoming NCAA Super Regional series against Mississippi State will decide which team earns a berth in the College World Series in Omaha. With Georgia holding a 49‑12 record and a recent sweep of the Bulldogs, the stakes are high as the series opens June 5‑7 or June 6‑8 at Foley Field.
A Saturday showdown in Tallahassee will decide which program advances to the Starkville Regional, with Florida State’s 38‑18 record and Coastal Carolina’s 37‑22 slate on the line.
In his debut year at Mississippi State, Brian O'Connor guides the Bulldogs to a national seed, leveraging a storied coaching career and personal connections to Omaha.
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.
Marquette University will host Mississippi State at Fiserv Forum in 2026‑27, travel to Starkville the following year, and embark on a Vancouver trip that includes three games, extra practice and the return of guard Josh Hubbard.
Mississippi State will host its first postseason baseball game in five years, facing Lipscomb, Cincinnati and Louisiana in the Starkville Regional. The Bulldogs, led by head coach Brian O’Connor and a potent offense anchored by Noah Sullivan, look to translate a strong regular season into postseason success.
Ryan McPherson's comeback from a forearm strain could be the decisive factor for Mississippi State as they host the Starkville Regional and chase a spot in the College World Series.
A deep look at the Cougars' newest transfers, their projected roles, and the impact they could have on the 2026 season.
Three SEC programs enter the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament regionals this weekend, each with distinct seeds, opponents, and paths toward the super regionals.