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App State enters the Sun Belt tournament as the third seed, boasting a league‑leading offense and standout talents like Steven Smith and Gage Peterson, while Texas State arrives after a dominant sweep of Marshall and a league‑top home run total. The opening matchup promises a clash of power and strategy, with the winner advancing to a Thursday showdown.
App State enters the Sun Belt tournament with a 30‑win season, leading in multiple offensive categories, while Texas State boasts the league’s most powerful lineup. Key players and historic matchups add intrigue to Wednesday’s showdown.
The Sun Belt Conference announced its annual baseball awards, highlighting Southern Miss's six selections, a top seed in the tournament, and the upcoming opening game.
Louisiana’s baseball team, seeded seventh, will meet tenth‑seeded Marshall in the first round of the 2026 Sun Belt Championship, with junior pitcher Cody Brasch set to start and the game streaming live on ESPN+.
Coastal Carolina, seeded second, is set to face the winner of the seventh‑seed Louisiana versus tenth‑seed Marshall matchup in the opening game of the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Baseball Championship. The event runs May 19‑24, with all games streamed on ESPN+.
The 2026 Sun Belt Baseball Championship will unfold at DABOS Park in Montgomery, Ala., from May 19 to May 24, featuring top‑seeded Southern Miss and defending champion Coastal Carolina among others, with every game streamed on ESPN+.
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.