Rain‑Soaked Battle in Lincoln
The 2026 NCAA Baseball Championship Lincoln regional pitted the second‑seeded Ole Miss Rebels against the third‑seeded Arizona State Sun Devils in a highly anticipated matchup that was streamed live on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 29.
A sudden downpour forced a delay, pushing the contest back by several hours and adding a tense, rain‑soaked atmosphere to the already electric setting.
When play finally resumed, Arizona State pulled ahead, finishing with a 7‑3 victory. Dean Toigo and Austen Roellig each contributed key hits that helped the Sun Devils pull away, while Judd Utermark managed a run and an RBI for Ole Miss, though it wasn’t enough to offset the deficit.
The game’s broadcast on ESPN2 highlighted the growing visibility of college baseball, and the result sets up a pivotal next round for both programs as they chase a spot in the national championship.