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SWAC Reveals 2026 Baseball Tournament Seedings and Schedule

Bethune‑Cookman earns top seed as conference outlines matchups at Rickwood Field

2026 SWAC Baseball Tournament: Seedings and Schedule

The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced the seedings for its 2026 baseball tournament, confirming the eight teams that will compete for the championship.

Bethune‑Cookman enters the bracket as the No. 1 seed after posting a 23‑7 conference record, while Southern follows at No. 2 with a 20‑7 mark, Florida A&M holds the No. 3 seed with a 22‑8 record, and Alabama State is No. 4 at 20‑10.

Grambling State occupies the No. 5 position with an 18‑12 conference record, Texas Southern is No. 6 at 15‑12, and both Jackson State and Arkansas‑Pine Bluff round out the field as the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds, each finishing 16‑14.

The tournament will take place from May 20 through May 24 at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, providing a concentrated showcase of SWAC baseball talent.

The championship game is scheduled for Sunday, May 24 at 1:00 p.m. CST, marking the culmination of a week‑long competition.

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