Ole Miss Baseball Prepares for Crucial CWS Elimination Clash with Troy
The Rebels must win to stay alive in the College World Series, while Troy's resilient offense, led by catcher Jimmy Janicki, looks to pull off another upset.
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The Rebels must win to stay alive in the College World Series, while Troy's resilient offense, led by catcher Jimmy Janicki, looks to pull off another upset.

Baseball America’s annual survey of the sport’s most promising bench bosses has turned its spotlight on thirty coaches who are positioned to take the next step in their careers.

The University of Tennessee announced the hiring of Austin Knight, a highly decorated pitching coach, to lead its staff and develop the next generation of MLB talent.

The University of Arkansas soccer program released its 2026 schedule, highlighting a demanding nonconference slate and a full SEC slate, aiming to build on last season’s success and secure a strong NCAA Tournament seed.

Friday’s action saw No. 2 Georgia Tech fall to Oklahoma, Florida State eliminated by St. John’s, and Georgia advance past Liberty, but at a cost as Tre Phelps faces suspension.

The University of Arkansas announced its 2026 men's soccer schedule, highlighting five home non‑conference games, a road test at Loyola Maryland, preseason exhibitions and a demanding SEC calendar.
After an opening loss, Troy University’s baseball team rallied to defeat the Florida Gators 10‑2, driven by standout performances from Jabe Boroff, Hayden Smith and coach Skylar Meade, and now prepares to host Little Rock in the Super Regionals.

A dominant 44‑win campaign that earned a national seed and a home regional concluded with two consecutive defeats, including a 15‑11 loss to Virginia that stretched to ten innings. Coach Christian Ostrander defended his pitching decisions while seniors expressed gratitude for their time at Southern Miss.

The Southern Miss baseball team will meet Virginia at 1 p.m. in Hattiesburg after an earlier-than-planned start, seeking redemption after a narrow defeat to Little Rock.

Georgia Tech opened with a 22‑run barrage, Texas and Alabama rolled to lopsided victories, while Saint Mary’s shocked UCLA, and several No. 4 seeds pulled off surprising wins.

Opening day featured dominant offensive displays, surprising defeats of top seeds, and a cascade of standout player contributions across the nation.

The Cavaliers fell 15-7 to Jacksonville State in the NCAA Tournament, exposing flaws in pitching, defense, and hitting that have plagued the program all season.

Southern Miss led late in the eighth but couldn't hold off Little Rock, setting up an elimination game on Saturday.
In their first game of the NCAA Hattiesburg Regional, Southern Miss fell 7‑4 to Little Rock after a late surge by the visitors. Key performances and upcoming matchups shape the tournament path.

An analysis of the key statistical categories that have emerged from the 2026 college baseball season, highlighting top players and their standout metrics.

The Cavaliers enter the Hattiesburg Regional as the No. 2 seed, relying on a strong mound corps and a versatile offense to chase a tournament run.

The Cavaliers enter the NCAA tournament’s Hattiesburg Regional as the No. 2 seed, facing Southern Miss, Jacksonville State and Little Rock in a battle of arms and bats.

A late rally by Little Rock turns a tied game into a 7‑3 loss for USI, sending the Eagles into the OVC elimination bracket.

Southern Indiana aims to break inconsistency while Morehead State rides a seven‑game streak, setting the stage for a pivotal first‑round clash.

The conference celebrated its standout players, pitcher, freshman and coach ahead of the 2026 OVC Baseball Championship.