NCAA Baseball Regionals: Key Storylines and Dark Horses
Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson eyes the 30‑30 club, UCLA secures the No. 1 seed, and several dark‑horse teams could reshape the tournament.
May 29, 2026
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BYU’s Global Hunt for a Starting Center Gains Momentum
BYU is aggressively pursuing a dominant big man for the upcoming season, eyeing Chinese Basketball Association star Xu Xin and other international prospects, as the program navigates roster needs and external recruitment pressures.
May 28, 2026
BYU Hunts New Starting Center as Recruitment Heats Up
With a vacancy at the pivot, BYU is courting Xu Xin, Assane Diop and Jahel Trefle, while also keeping tabs on several other programs.
May 28, 2026
Duke Announces 2026‑27 ACC slate, featuring home‑and‑home with UNC and Virginia
Duke’s 2026‑27 ACC schedule includes home‑and‑home series with UNC and Virginia, a mix of home and away opponents, and notable coaching storylines.
May 28, 2026
Syracuse Basketball Unveils 2026‑27 ACC Schedule with Home Games Against Duke, Virginia, Louisville and North Carolina
The Orange will face a demanding 18‑game conference schedule, highlighted by home matchups with historic rivals and a road test against a mix of ACC opponents.
May 28, 2026
ACC Announces 2026 Football Schedule and Kenan Stadium Centennial Plans
The Atlantic Coast Conference has revealed the initial slate of games, broadcast details and celebratory events marking the 100th year of Kenan Stadium.
May 27, 2026
Texas A&M Baseball Eyes Super Regionals in Home Regional
With a 39‑14 season and a top‑ranked offense, Texas A&M opens the NCAA regional against Lamar, while USC and Texas State await in the bracket.
May 27, 2026
ACC Baseball Secures Nine Slots in 2026 NCAA Championship
Nine Atlantic Coast Conference teams earn NCAA Division I baseball berths, with three schools hosting regionals, notable seeds announced, and coaching changes on the horizon.
May 25, 2026
Florida Gators Secure Historic NCAA Regional Hosting Rights Ahead of Selection Show
The NCAA announced 16 regional hosts on Monday, highlighting Florida's resurgence under coach Kevin O'Sullivan. With a No. 11 RPI and a sweep over Florida State, the Gators are poised to claim a top‑eight seed and possibly host a super regional.
May 25, 2026
Alabama Baseball Secures Host Spot for NCAA Regional
The Crimson Tide will host an NCAA regional with a chance to advance to the Super Regional and, ultimately, the College World Series in Omaha.
May 25, 2026
NCAA Announces 2026 Baseball Tournament Regional Hosts, SEC Leads the Pack
The NCAA revealed the full slate of regional hosts for the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament, highlighting the SEC's dominance and the anticipation surrounding seedings to be announced on May 25.
May 25, 2026
UNC Baseball Eyes ACC Semifinal Victory Over Pitt
After a 10‑4 win over Virginia Tech, the University of North Carolina baseball team prepares for the ACC semifinals against Pitt, a squad that has rattled top seeds and is hungry for two more victories to lock an NCAA berth.
May 23, 2026
UNC Cancels Historic Home-and-Home Series with South Carolina Amid Scheduling Overhaul
The University of North Carolina has called off its scheduled home-and-home football series with the University of South Carolina, a rivalry that dates back six decades, as both programs grapple with increasingly packed conference calendars
May 22, 2026
South Carolina and North Carolina Cancel 2028-29 Football Series Amid Scheduling Shifts
The SEC and ACC's move to a nine‑game conference schedule has led South Carolina and North Carolina to end their scheduled series for 2028 and 2029, prompting the Gamecocks to seek new non‑conference opponents and adjust their 12‑game slate.
May 22, 2026
Florida State Baseball Locks In No. 3 Seed for ACC Tournament
After a dominant regular season, Florida State enters the ACC Tournament as the third‑seeded team, set to face an unranked opponent in the quarterfinals.
May 18, 2026
Kevin Thomas Commits to UNC, Reunites with Former Teammate and Coach’s Son
Kevin Thomas, a highly ranked small forward, has pledged to the University of North Carolina, bringing with him ties to a former Tar Heels player, a promising reunion with a fellow transfer, and a recent release from LSU.
May 15, 2026
Butler adds two nonconference matchups ahead of Ronald Nored’s debut
Butler University’s men’s basketball team will play Fairleigh Dickinson and Western Carolina in early November, while also meeting Lafayette and Bellarmine. First‑year coach Ronald Nored will use the early games to shape his rotation, and the schedule includes marquee road tests at North Carolina and Boise State.
May 12, 2026
Tennessee Baseball Nears End of 2026 Regular Season, Eyes Chapel Hill Regional
Tennessee will host Belmont before traveling to Oklahoma, then head to the SEC Tournament in Alabama before the NCAA bracket is revealed.
May 12, 2026