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Troy's baseball team defeated Little Rock 12-2 on June 5, setting an attendance record while delivering a showcase of hitting and pitching that propels the squad toward the College World Series.
The University of Arkansas‑Little Rock opened with a 1‑0 advantage before Troy answered with five runs, setting the tone for a high‑stakes matchup that could send a team to the College World Series.
The Little Rock Trojans and Troy Trojans meet in an NCAA Super Regional on June 5, with a College World Series berth at stake. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU.
The Ohio Valley Conference celebrates unprecedented winning streaks, a 300‑win milestone for a coach, and a new multi‑year agreement with ESPN that promises wider coverage of its teams.
A dominant 44‑win campaign that earned a national seed and a home regional concluded with two consecutive defeats, including a 15‑11 loss to Virginia that stretched to ten innings. Coach Christian Ostrander defended his pitching decisions while seniors expressed gratitude for their time at Southern Miss.
Southern Miss led late in the eighth but couldn't hold off Little Rock, setting up an elimination game on Saturday.
In their first game of the NCAA Hattiesburg Regional, Southern Miss fell 7‑4 to Little Rock after a late surge by the visitors. Key performances and upcoming matchups shape the tournament path.
The Cougars concluded a landmark season with a 7‑5 defeat to Little Rock in the OVC Tournament final, finishing with a program‑best 33‑24 record.