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UCLA’s baseball team finished the regular season with a program‑record 52 wins, topped the nation’s rankings, and collected a suite of individual honors, including the Skip Bertman Coach of the Year award for John Savage.
The Aggies have lost several All‑American players but are adding promising transfers to reshape the lineup.
A look at the top storylines, from Zionsville’s four‑game streak to Cole Breeden’s rising star power, as the Indiana high school baseball tournament heads into its next round.
The university announced the addition of Rachel Swartz to its coaching roster, highlighting her extensive background in player development and recruitment.
East Carolina secured its fifth American Baseball Championship title on May 24, 2026, edging UTSA 1-0 in a tightly contested final that highlighted elite pitching and fielding from both sides.
The former Dayton guard is set to join California State University, Bakersfield, bringing a stint in Belgium's top league and the endorsement of Coach Todd Lee. His arrival coincides with a series of transfers that could reshape the program's outlook.
A back‑and‑forth contest at BayCare Ballpark ended with Wichita State pulling ahead in the eighth inning, securing a 14‑12 win and a future clash with East Carolina for the championship.
The East Carolina Pirates lost a close 4‑2 decision to UTSA, with key hits from Braden Burress and Grady Lenahan, and now await the winner of the Wichita State‑UAB game for their next tournament matchup.
In a tightly contested opener, the top‑seeded UTSA Roadrunners rolled past Memphis 4‑0, setting the tone for a tournament that will see them clash with East Carolina on Saturday and Memphis face a must‑win against Wichita State on Friday night.
The 2028 Kansas high school basketball championships will host all semifinal and final games in the Wichita region, utilizing venues such as Koch Arena and Hutchinson Sports Arena, marking a historic consolidation since 1945.
No. 7 Wichita State defeated No. 5 Memphis 6-4 in the 2026 American Baseball Championship, moving into the next elimination round against No. 4 UAB.
UAB overcame a late deficit to defeat No. 3 Rice 9-6 in the 2026 American Baseball Championship, advancing to face either Memphis or Wichita State in the next round.
The University of Memphis baseball team opened the American Conference Tournament with a 4‑0 loss to UTSA in Clearwater, Florida, leaving eight runners on base and failing to convert any of their five scoring opportunities.
The Owls rallied twice in the final inning, highlighted by Kutter-Gage Webb’s 407-foot homer and a wild pitch that plated the winning run.
Rice survived a late surge from Wichita State to win 5‑4, with Webb’s clutch home run and three RBIs sealing the comeback.
In a high‑scoring affair at Florida’s Clearwater stadium, the No. 5 seeded Memphis Tigers built an early lead and held off a late Charlotte rally to win 13‑9, setting up a showdown with fourth‑seeded UAB.
In a doubleheader on Tuesday, Bishop Carroll secured a spot in the Class 5A state tournament while Coach Charlie Ebright reached his 500th career victory, a testament to two decades of program building.
UTSA's Drew Detlefsen and Conor Myles lead the American Conference's 2026 baseball awards, with additional honors going to Jayson Jones, Tanner Wiggins, Jevin Relaford, and Casey Dunn.
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) is doubling its winner‑take‑all prize to $2 million, adding a fresh bracket structure, and scheduling a high‑profile championship in August 2026.
The Basketball Tournament announces a $2 million prize, a new 16‑team format split between alumni and non‑alumni brackets, and a Las Vegas showcase that builds on record‑breaking viewership and attendance.
The 2025 transfer class from the University of South Carolina’s baseball program has produced a spectrum of outcomes, from early‑season heroics to steady development, reflecting both the depth of talent and the challenges of adapting to new settings.
Charlotte Baseball rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth to defeat Memphis 8‑7, securing a place in the conference tournament and setting up a rematch in Clearwater, Florida.
A late‑inning rally and a clutch grounder defined a 7‑6 victory for South Florida over Wichita State, setting up a Saturday showdown.
The Indians finished the regular season with two victories over Great Bend, earning a top seed and a home regional at CiCo Park while key players posted standout performances.