Ole Miss baseball clinched a 6-4 win over Auburn in the 2026 Auburn Super Regional, edging the Tigers one step closer to the College World Series.
The Rebels struck first, with Brayden Randle delivering the opening two runs in the second inning before Auburn answered in the third.
Key Performances
Judd Utermark, whose 22nd homer of the season tied his career best, added a two-run blast in the fifth to push the lead to 4-1.
Collin Reuter followed with a solo shot in the sixth, extending the advantage to 6-2 before Auburn trimmed the margin.
Starter Hunter Elliott worked 4.1 innings, striking out two while allowing two earned runs, setting the stage for the bullpen’s dominance.
Relief pitchers Hudson Calhoun and Walker Hooks retired the side in the seventh and ninth innings, eliminating any chance of an Auburn comeback.
With the series tied 1-1, Ole Miss now faces a decisive showdown on Saturday at 4 p.m. CT, a game that will be streamed live on ESPN.