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The Chanticleers dropped their final regular‑season game to Louisiana 3‑2, with Dean Mihos driving in two RBIs and Ty Barrango scoring both runs. Ross Norman took the loss, but the team remains the No. 2 seed for the upcoming Sun Belt Baseball Championship, opening play Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
James Madison University closed its regular season with a 7-3 win over Old Dominion, snapping a six-game losing streak and highlighting standout performances from Clay Thompson, Reece Moody and pitcher Tyler Lutz.
The Mountaineers fell 3-2 to Georgia State in their final regular-season matchup, finishing 30-22 and securing the third seed for the upcoming Sun Belt tournament.
The Tigers will face the Troy Trojans in a key non‑conference matchup that highlights both teams' preparations for the upcoming season.
A tightly contested Sun Belt matchup saw the Mountaineers push the tying run into scoring position in the ninth, but Georgia State held on for a 4-2 win, cementing App State's best conference standing to date.
A 4‑2 defeat to Georgia State was overshadowed by a program‑best finish in the Sun Belt standings, highlighted by Gage Peterson’s historic pitching night and key offensive contributions.
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.
Troy Athletics announces thematic identities for each home football game in 2026, highlighting fan experience, recent successes and ticket details.
The Ragin' Cajuns are sixth in the Sun Belt and will host the Chanticleers in a three‑game set that could decide their postseason fate.
With a 12‑9‑1 all‑time edge and a competitive history, the Ragin’ Cajuns are set to host the Chanticleers in a three‑game series that could shape their NCAA tournament hopes.
With a strong lineup led by Steven Smith and Gage Peterson, App State looks to lock in a top six seed in the Sun Belt tournament as they face Georgia State in Atlanta. The series carries major implications for both teams' postseason hopes.
Senior infielder Will Johnson’s .643 performance against No. 8 Coastal Carolina earns him the conference’s top weekly honor, propelling the Monarchs up the RPI chart.
All‑American Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy was shot in the leg at a concert in Laurel, Mississippi, early Saturday night. He underwent surgery and is now listed in stable condition, while authorities pursue leads and the NFL draft prospects of the rising star remain uncertain.
Tylik Weeks, a top‑40 scorer and former street‑ball standout, joins the Memphis Tigers, promising a gritty, versatile presence under coach Penny Hardaway.