
Iowa Hawkeyes Gear Up for 2026‑27 Season After Elite Eight Run
The Hawkeyes look to build on their recent tournament success while replacing key departures and integrating fresh talent.
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The Hawkeyes look to build on their recent tournament success while replacing key departures and integrating fresh talent.

After reaching the Elite 8, Iowa must replace key departures and integrate new talent while navigating a deepening Big Ten race.

The Mustangs' first Super Regional appearance reflects a season of resilience, key performances, and a program poised for future growth.
The latest Hawk Central episode brings together 247Sports analyst Sean Bock and host Tyler Tachman to explore Iowa’s arena renovation request, the buzz around five‑star point guard Cayden Daughtry, and the strategic chess pieces coach Ben McCollum is eyeing for the next season.

The Grizzlies announced the addition of Mikey Eggleton, a coach known for his defensive expertise, as they rebuild their staff ahead of the upcoming season.
Auburn’s 2026 season showcased a deep underclassmen roster, prompting the program to prioritize retaining its nucleus and bolstering the lineup ahead of the next campaign.

Texas Longhorns basketball enters its second year under Sean Miller with a revamped squad that blends veteran returners and high‑profile newcomers, positioning the team as a preseason Top‑10 contender.

A dominant ninth‑inning lead slipped away in the final moments, leaving Virginia Tech’s baseball team just three outs short of a historic win. The aftermath sees pitcher Madden Clement enter the transfer portal alongside three teammates.

Arizona’s baseball program announced the addition of Jack Meggs, the associate head coach who guided Saint Mary’s to a national‑top batting average, as its new hitting coach. The move comes as the Wildcats look to bounce back from a .256 team average and add leadoff speed and middle‑order power.

The University of Arizona has appointed Jack Meggs as assistant coach and hitting coach, tapping a coach with a strong track record of offensive development and postseason success.

The 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament saw top seeds UCLA and Georgia Tech eliminated, allowing Alabama to surge into the Tuscaloosa Super Regional against St. John's Red Storm.

The Mountaineers will host Cal Poly in a historic super regional series at Kendrick Family Ballpark, marking a milestone for both programs.

UCLA’s historic 52‑win campaign concluded with a heartbreaking 10‑inning defeat to Saint Mary’s, highlighted by key hits from Dean West, Ian Armstrong and a walk‑off RBI single by Makoa Sniffen.

The Cal Poly Mustangs secured their inaugural NCAA Super Regional spot after a decisive 5-2 victory over Saint Mary's, highlighted by record-breaking performances from Josh Volmerding, Ryan Tayman and others.

The UCLA Bruins saw a dominant regular season evaporate in a walk‑off loss to Saint Mary’s, raising questions about their postseason resilience and future direction.

The Bruins' dominant campaign concluded with a tenth‑inning walk‑off, ending a streak of series unbeaten runs and prompting a respectful handshake between coaches.

The top-seeded Bruins fell to the 10th-inning walk-off single of Makoa Sniffen, marking only the second time a No. 1 overall seed has been eliminated in the regional round since 1999.

The Mustangs routed Saint Mary's 14-0, highlighted by Ryan Tayman's program-record 17th homer and a collective offensive onslaught that left the opposition scrambling.

Cal Poly's offense exploded with six runs in the fourth inning and five more in the sixth, powered by home runs from Ryan Tayman and Cam Hoiland, while Carson Turnquist delivered a strong pitching outing. Meanwhile, UCLA rallied in the ninth to eliminate Virginia Tech, keeping the regional finals alive.

UCLA erased a 5-3 deficit in the bottom of the ninth to beat Virginia Tech 6-5, thanks to key hits from Mulivai Levu, Roman Martin and Phoenix Call.

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.

The No. 1 overall seed UCLA was upset by Saint Mary's in the opening round of the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament, forcing the Bruins into an elimination game against Virginia Tech.

Cal Poly defeated Virginia Tech 6-2 in the Los Angeles Regional, with Griffin Naess delivering a seven-inning performance and Casey Murray Jr. and Dante Vachini driving the offense. The Mustangs now face Saint Mary's after the Gaels upset UCLA.

On May 29, 2026, the Bruins edged Saint Mary's 3-2 in a tightly contested game at Jackie Robinson Stadium, highlighted by Jacob Johnson’s two home runs and Cam Staton’s four‑win performance.