
Liberty Flames Stun Boston College in Ninth-Inning Comeback at NCAA Regional
In Athens, Georgia, Liberty University’s baseball team erased a late deficit to defeat Boston College 4-3, extending its winning streak in tight games.
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In Athens, Georgia, Liberty University’s baseball team erased a late deficit to defeat Boston College 4-3, extending its winning streak in tight games.

The Flames are set to make their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2022, facing Boston College in the Athens Regional under second‑year coach Bradley LeCroy, with standout pitcher Ben Blair slated to start.

Boston College’s baseball team has secured a 13th NCAA Tournament berth, aiming to translate a historic regular season into a deep run in Athens, Georgia.

As the 2026 NCAA baseball tournament opens on May 29, teams like Georgia, Boston College and Liberty bring distinct strengths — from Georgia’s home‑run heavy lineup anchored by Daniel Jackson to Boston College’s ace AJ Colarusso and Liberty’s dominant pitching staff, while LIU’s offense looms as a dangerous wildcard.

The upcoming regional tournaments promise dramatic matchups as top teams and emerging stars vie for a spot in the College World Series.

After a dominant Conference USA campaign that yielded a 41‑19 record and seven all‑conference honorees, the Liberty Flames baseball team travels to Athens to begin its ninth NCAA Regional appearance against Boston College.

In a 10-4 victory at Kennesaw State's Mickey Dunn Stadium, Liberty's Kyle Hvidsten and Nick Barone delivered clutch homers while pitcher Ben Blair secured his seventh win of the season.

The No. 2 seed Liberty Flames defeated the No. 8 seed Sam Houston Bearkats 10-4 in the tournament’s opening game, with Ben Blair earning the win and Nick Barone delivering a three‑run homer.

The Blue Raiders opened the final CUSA series with a commanding eight‑run performance, handing Liberty its fifth loss in six games.

The Louisiana Tech Diamond 'Dogs edged Sam Houston 2-1 in a tightly contested opener, with Casey McCoy delivering the decisive RBI and a dominant pitching staff preserving the lead.

An 8‑1 win over Liberty University clinched a Conference USA tournament spot for Middle Tennessee, with Horn delivering seven shutout innings and Clapp driving the offense.

The Blue Raiders erupted in the fourth inning, combining relentless offense with a nine‑strikeout performance from David Horn Jr. to pull away from Liberty.

Liberty secured an 8-1 win over Middle Tennessee on May 14, 2026, driven by solid pitching from David Horn Jr. and a timely home run from Cooper Clapp.

The Liberty Flames are set to conclude their 2026 regular season with a three‑game series against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a matchup that could shape their seeding for the upcoming Conference USA Baseball Championship.

With just one win needed to lock a tournament berth, the Blue Raiders prepare for a pivotal showdown, highlighted by standout performances from Matt Wolfe, Cooper Clapp and Tyler Minnick.