Game One Sets the Tone
The first game of the NCAA Troy (Ala.) Super Regional pitted the University of Arkansas‑Little Rock against Troy University in a contest that carries a direct path to the College World Series in Omaha, Neb.
UALR struck first, plating a run in the top of the first inning to take a 1‑0 lead, a momentum shift that seemed to favor the Little Rock squad early on.
But Troy answered decisively in the bottom of the second, erupting for five runs and flipping the scoreboard to a 5‑1 advantage that put pressure on the visitors.
The Little Rock offense regrouped in the third inning, adding a single run that trimmed the gap to 5‑2, keeping hope alive for a comeback.
The action is being carried live on ESPNU, with the broadcast team of Clay Matvick and Lance Cormier providing play‑by‑play and analysis, while radio listeners can tune in on 106.7 The Buz2.
Both teams arrive with strong recent form: UALR sits at 39‑26 and has rattled off eight straight victories, whereas Troy stands at 36‑30 and has won four in a row, underscoring the competitive edge of each side.
The two programs last met on April 3, 2022, when UALR posted a 10‑6 win, a memory that adds a layer of historical context to the current showdown.
Should UALR prevail, the victory would propel them into the next round, where a berth in the College World Series awaits, a prize that both schools and their fans have been chasing all season.