The Rebels are set to open the Lincoln Regional of the NCAA Tournament on May 29 with a showdown against Arizona State, a game that will be streamed live on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. CT.
A Postseason Legacy in the Making
At the heart of the lineup is Hunter Elliott, a redshirt junior who remains the sole survivor from Ole Miss’s 2022 national championship squad. Elliott has built a reputation for delivering strong outings in the postseason, highlighted by a six‑inning effort against Western Kentucky earlier this year in which he yielded just one earned run.
His recent form includes a 5‑3 record and a 5.07 ERA, and he followed the Western Kentucky start with a scoreless inning against Murray State in the 2025 tournament. Across those appearances he has shown the ability to keep hitters off balance when it matters most.
Across the mound, Arizona State will counter with right‑hander Cole Carlon, who enters the game with a 5‑2 record and a 3.51 ERA. Carlon’s own postseason experience adds an extra layer of intrigue to what promises to be a tightly contested duel.
The regional bracket also features Nebraska as the top seed and South Dakota State holding the fourth spot, setting the stage for a competitive field. For Ole Miss, Elliott’s performance could prove pivotal in advancing the Rebels deeper into the tournament and preserving the legacy of the 2022 championship team.