
Jim Toman, Beloved College Baseball Coach, Dies at 64
Jim Toman, who passed away on August 4, 2023, left a lasting imprint on college baseball through his playing days, coaching achievements, and the athletes he mentored.
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Jim Toman, who passed away on August 4, 2023, left a lasting imprint on college baseball through his playing days, coaching achievements, and the athletes he mentored.

Virginia Tech will close its regular season against Virginia in a contest that could decide the ACC title, driven by Pribula’s arm and legs and a storied rivalry.

Gonzaga will host New Mexico State on November 7, 2026, in its inaugural home game of the Pac‑12 era, a rematch that revisits a 2013‑14 victory led by Sam Dower, Kevin Pangos and Gerard Coleman. The Bulldogs' schedule also features contests against Purdue, LSU, Kansas State, Creighton, Michigan State, Duke, UCLA and Oregon, culminating in a February 2027 showdown with Duke at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena.

Auburn’s upcoming non-conference slate features marquee matchups against Arizona, Kansas, West Virginia and other powerhouses, strategically placed to enhance the team’s postseason prospects.

Auburn will host Middle Tennessee on Dec. 15, 2026, in Huntsville as part of a five‑game nonconference slate that also includes West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Auburn will open its 2026‑27 campaign with a series of high‑profile road games, highlighted by a return to Huntsville for the Rocket City Classic against Middle Tennessee on Dec. 15.

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 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.

Wake Forest secured a 7-5 victory over Liberty in their last regular‑season home game, extending an eight‑game winning streak while Liberty fell to 36‑17.