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