Bearcats Fall to Mississippi State as Bulldogs surge in NCAA tournament
A dominant seventh-inning stretch propels Mississippi State past Cincinnati, leaving the Bearcats with an elimination game against Louisiana on the horizon.
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A dominant seventh-inning stretch propels Mississippi State past Cincinnati, leaving the Bearcats with an elimination game against Louisiana on the horizon.

After a 43‑15 campaign and a 21st appearance in the College World Series, USC's baseball team travels to College Station, Texas, where they will face a Texas State squad known for its potent batting but limited pitching depth.

The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament begins on May 29, featuring 64 teams, with Mississippi State emerging as a top contender.

Louisiana’s baseball squad, fresh off a Sun Belt runner‑up finish, prepares for its first NCAA tournament test in Starkville, where it will meet Cincinnati, Mississippi State and Lipscomb in a high‑stakes bracket.
After a grueling conference stretch, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns earn a spot in the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament, opening play in Starkville, Mississippi, where coach Matt Deggs sees redemption and players Lee Amedee and Drew Markle celebrate newfound unity.
After finishing as Sun Belt runners‑up and posting key series wins, the Cajuns are set to begin their 20th NCAA Tournament appearance, seeded third in Starkville, Mississippi, where they will meet the Bearcats and contend with Mississippi State and Lipscomb for a spot in the next round.

Southern Miss captured its third Sun Belt Championship in four seasons, defeating Louisiana 11-7 and completing a first‑ever regular‑season and tournament double.

Texas State lost 12-8 to Louisiana in the Sun Belt Tournament, with a ninth‑inning home run sealing the defeat and jeopardizing their postseason prospects.

Ahead of a pivotal matchup at Riddle‑Pace Field, Texas State and Louisiana battle for a championship berth, with recent heroics and RPI implications shaping the stakes.

Despite a rally that brought the tying run to third in the ninth, the Chanticleers couldn't complete the comeback, dropping a 5‑4 decision to Louisiana in the Sun Belt Conference Baseball Championship.

With both programs riding hot streaks and eyeing at‑large bids, the showdown at Dabos Stadium promises drama and a test of depth.

Texas State and Louisiana meet in a high‑stakes Sun Belt Tournament game that could lock a semifinal spot and an NCAA at‑large bid, with both squads riding hot streaks and the contest broadcast on ESPN+ from Dabos Stadium in Montgomery, Alabama.

USC Trojans enter their fifth season under head coach Lincoln Riley with a top recruiting class, but a challenging schedule and key losses could keep them out of the playoff despite a projected 9‑3 finish.

Former SMU midfielder Nicholas Petrucelli rejoins the Mustangs staff, bringing a decade of coaching experience and a father’s legacy in Texas soccer.

The Sun Belt Conference revealed its 2026 baseball award winners, highlighting exceptional talent across the league and underscoring the circuit’s rising national profile.

Junior right-hander Cody Brasch and sophomore third baseman Drey Barrett were named Sun Belt weekly honorees after delivering dominant performances that helped Southern Miss clinch its first regular-season crown.

The Marshall University baseball team, seeded tenth, will open the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Tournament against seventh‑seeded Louisiana in Montgomery, Alabama, featuring standout arms and bats from both sides.

The final stretch of the 2026 college baseball regular season delivered dramatic results, reshaping host predictions and cementing milestones for several programs.

Louisiana opened their Sun Belt series with a 7‑2 win over the 20th‑ranked Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, highlighted by an early 5‑0 lead and a late rally that included a two‑run homer by Blake Barthol.