A Comeback for the Ages
The Men’s College World Series kept the Omaha crowd on its feet on Sunday as a series of tightly contested games unfolded under the summer sky. Troy entered the day facing elimination, but a rally sparked by timely hitting turned the tide.
Ole Miss had built a four‑run lead earlier, capitalizing on two‑run homers from Brayden Randle and Collin Reuter. Yet Troy answered with a six‑run burst in the seventh inning, highlighted by Sean Darnell’s two‑run shot that tied the game. The momentum shifted again in the eighth, when Blake Cavill added a solo homer to extend the lead.
The final score read 12‑8 in favor of Troy, marking the program’s first ever victory in the College World Series. The win not only eliminated Ole Miss but also kept West Virginia and North Carolina unbeaten in their respective brackets, setting up a busy slate of games on Monday and Tuesday.
What’s Next for the Tigers?
Troy will return to the field on Tuesday, looking to avoid elimination and keep their Cinderella story alive. Meanwhile, the remaining teams prepare for the next round of play, with the tournament’s drama only intensifying.