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Louisiana’s baseball squad, fresh off a Sun Belt runner‑up finish, prepares for its first NCAA tournament test in Starkville, where it will meet Cincinnati, Mississippi State and Lipscomb in a high‑stakes bracket.
Oklahoma enters the SEC Tournament with a 32‑20 record, highlighted by defensive star Jason Walk and homer‑hitting catcher Deiten LaChance, while preparing to face LSU in Hoover.
The Volunteers overcame early-season setbacks, highlighted by series wins over Alabama and Texas, and now rely on standout performances from Henry Ford, Trent Grindlenger and a strong pitching staff to contend for a national title.
Arkansas (34‑18) will meet Kentucky (30‑18) at Kentucky Proud Park on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Central, with both teams eyeing a boost in the SEC standings.