
Georgia Bulldogs Take Command in Suspended Athens Regional Game
Georgia’s offense exploded early while Joey Volchko dominated on the mound, but inclement weather forced a pause that will resume Saturday morning.
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Georgia’s offense exploded early while Joey Volchko dominated on the mound, but inclement weather forced a pause that will resume Saturday morning.

The Flames are set to make their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2022, facing Boston College in the Athens Regional under second‑year coach Bradley LeCroy, with standout pitcher Ben Blair slated to start.

Boston College’s baseball team has secured a 13th NCAA Tournament berth, aiming to translate a historic regular season into a deep run in Athens, Georgia.

Georgia will host Long Island on Friday at 5:06 p.m. ET in the NCAA Athens Regional, a game broadcast on ESPN+ and the SEC Network. With a strong coaching philosophy and opponents known for aggressive stealing, the Bulldogs hope to break past last year’s early exit and chase a national championship.

The upcoming regional tournaments promise dramatic matchups as top teams and emerging stars vie for a spot in the College World Series.

After a dominant Conference USA campaign that yielded a 41‑19 record and seven all‑conference honorees, the Liberty Flames baseball team travels to Athens to begin its ninth NCAA Regional appearance against Boston College.

The No. 3 national seed Georgia Bulldogs enter the Athens Regional with a 14‑win streak, facing Liberty, Boston College and Long Island in a double‑elimination bracket.

In a rain‑delayed contest that spilled into Saturday morning, Liberty’s bullpen shut down Missouri State and key hitters Josh Campos and Jordan Jaffe delivered clutch hits, moving the Flames to a 41‑18 record and a date with the Gamecocks.

The No. 2 seed Liberty Flames defeated Louisiana Tech 6-0 in the 2026 CUSA Baseball Championship, advancing to the semifinals with a historic 40th win of the season.

The No. 2 seed Liberty Flames defeated the No. 8 seed Sam Houston Bearkats 10-4 in the tournament’s opening game, with Ben Blair earning the win and Nick Barone delivering a three‑run homer.

The Liberty Flames enter the 2026 Conference USA Baseball Championship as a top seed, boasting a stellar record and a pitching staff that ranks among the nation’s best.

Liberty’s 8‑7 win over Middle Tennessee sealed a 21‑9 conference record and a No. 2 seed for the C‑USA Championship, highlighted by clutch hitting and relief pitching.

The Lady Vols add a complementary coaching mind to their staff, recruit a wave of portal talent, and aim to rebound from a winless stretch in the NCAA tournament.

The Liberty Flames are set to conclude their 2026 regular season with a three‑game series against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a matchup that could shape their seeding for the upcoming Conference USA Baseball Championship.

With just one win needed to lock a tournament berth, the Blue Raiders prepare for a pivotal showdown, highlighted by standout performances from Matt Wolfe, Cooper Clapp and Tyler Minnick.
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The Wildcats enter a season of uncertainty under first‑year head coach Casey Alexander, with 13 newcomers and a crowded Big 12 landscape that could shape their NCAA Tournament fate.

The Liberty Flames prepare to close their home schedule with a showdown against Wake Forest, reflecting on a record-breaking season and a milestone for head coach Bradley LeCroy.