The 2026 College World Series matchup between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Troy Trojans began with promise for the Rebels, who jumped out to a 6-2 lead in the first four innings.
The Turning Point
A critical balk by reliever Hunter Elliott in the fifth inning handed Troy a run, shifting momentum and exposing vulnerabilities in the Rebels’ pitching staff.
Troy answered with a burst of offense, compiling 13 hits and plating ten runs over the next several innings, a surge that turned a comfortable deficit into a commanding advantage.
Ole Miss managed only two additional runs after their initial six‑run outburst, leaving them unable to recover the gap as the Trojans’ bats kept the pressure on.
Key Performances
Relievers Brayden Randle and Carson Reuter worked into the later frames, but the bullpen could not contain the Trojans’ rally, underscoring the importance of late‑game stability for championship contenders.
The loss drops Ole Miss from the series, while Troy advances, leveraging its deep lineup and timely hitting to claim the win.