Ole Miss Baseball on the Bubble as SEC Tournament Looms
The Rebels need a strong SEC Tournament performance to secure a top‑16 host seed, with projections ranging from a No. 2 to a No. 18 seed.
May 18, 2026
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Penny Hardaway Hopes for Full Roster as Memphis Preps for Key Summer Workouts
Coach Penny Hardaway expects all 14 Tigers to report for summer workouts, yet the status of several key signees, including Fred Smith Jr., remains uncertain as the team eyes a challenging slate and a revamped Battle 4 Atlantis.
May 18, 2026
Memphis Tigers Basketball Outlook: Full Roster Expected for Summer Workouts
Coach Penny Hardaway is optimistic that all 14 Memphis basketball players will report for summer workouts starting in June. Ten have signed agreements, while the status of Fred Smith Jr. remains uncertain, and transfer Maxim Logue is being compared to former player Dain Dainja.
May 18, 2026
Ole Miss Baseball Rides Hot Streak into Crucial Matchup with Southern Miss
Ole Miss is on a five‑game winning streak, boasting elite pitching and a power surge that puts them in a prime position for a showdown against No. 22 Southern Miss at Trustmark Park.
May 18, 2026
Mississippi’s College Baseball Teams Eye NCAA Tournament Berths in Upcoming Postseason
Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Southern Miss each enter distinct postseason brackets with contrasting records, offensive firepower and pitching depth, aiming to cement their NCAA Tournament resumes.
May 18, 2026
Michigan State Extends Scholarship Offer to Top Defensive Lineman
Michigan State University has offered a scholarship to Kelaien Elem, a highly‑rated defensive lineman from Michigan, as he navigates a crowded field of suitors.
May 14, 2026
Sun Belt Baseball Championship: Final Stretch Battles for Postseason Berths
With the Sun Belt Baseball Championship entering its decisive weekend, eight programs compete for the final five tournament slots. Coastal Carolina and Southern Miss lead the race for the regular‑season title, while Texas State, Louisiana and Troy hover on the cusp of at‑large NCAA Tournament bids.
May 14, 2026
Martavious Boswell Commits to West Virginia Over Rival Programs
Martavious Boswell, a standout from Copiah‑Lincoln Community College, announced his pledge to West Virginia, bringing 1,109 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns to the program.
May 14, 2026
Florida Gators’ 2026 Schedule Highlights Baseball, Softball, and Football Prospects
This week's Swampcast recap explores the upcoming 2026 football slate, the baseball team's surge toward a top‑seed regional, and the softball squad's deep postseason aspirations under Coach Tim Walton.
May 12, 2026
Gators’ 2026 slate: pivotal showdowns and postseason hopes
This week’s Swampcast brings together veteran voices Kevin Brockway, Andrew Abadie and Noah Ram as they unpack the Gators’ 2026 slate across football, baseball and softball. In football, the conversation centers on a 7.3 average win total for opponents, a slight dip from last year, and the marquee Week 3 road test at Auburn that could set the tone for first‑year head coach Jon Sumrall’s tenure. Baseball has ridden a late‑season surge that not only secures a regional host but also places the team in the mix for a Super Regional and a top‑eight national seed, with the final push likely to be decided between Florida and Southern Miss. Softball enters the season as the No. 6 national seed, set to host Georgia Tech, Texas State and Florida A&M in the Gainesville Regional, and a potential Super Regional showdown with Texas Tech could pit the Gators against star pitcher NiJaree Canady. Under head coach Tim Walton, Florida softball has not lost a home regional in 14 years and has never fallen in a Super Regional outside of matchups with Georgia, underscoring a home‑field advantage that could prove decisive.
May 12, 2026
UCLA Holds No. 1 Spot in USA TODAY Super 16 Baseball Rankings
The latest USA TODAY Network Super 16 college baseball poll shows UCLA at the summit with a 46‑5 record, while Georgia, Georgia Tech and several other programs jostle for conference titles and postseason positioning.
May 12, 2026
Henry Matthias crowned Gainesville Sun Big School Boys Basketball Player of the Year
A look at the standout performances that defined the 2025‑26 season for Gainesville‑area boys basketball, from Matthias’s 17‑point average to the Panthers’ region final run and the All‑Gainesville team selections.
May 12, 2026
Ole Miss Baseball Eyes Final Home Victory Against UT Martin
No. 15 Ole Miss Baseball will host UT Martin in its final home game of the regular season, a contest that could cap a record‑setting year for the Rebels.
May 12, 2026
Southern Miss Baseball Soars Back to Top‑10 Ranking Ahead of Crucial Series
After a midseason slump, the Golden Eagles have surged to No. 8 in the D1Baseball rankings, boasting a 37‑14 record and a shot at hosting postseason games.
May 11, 2026
Tylik Weeks Brings ‘The Bully’ Persona to Memphis Basketball
Tylik Weeks, a top‑40 scorer and former street‑ball standout, joins the Memphis Tigers, promising a gritty, versatile presence under coach Penny Hardaway.
May 11, 2026