Spartans Nearly Pull Off Upset Against No.15 Alabama
USC Upstate’s baseball team pushed No.15 Alabama to the brink in Tuscaloosa before a late surge fell short, setting up a crucial elimination showdown.
May 31, 2026
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USC Upstate Baseball Falls Short Against Alabama, Eyes Rematch in Regional Final
The Spartans battled the Crimson Tide in a tightly contested NCAA Regional game, with Sweeney’s two‑run homer and Benton’s shutout relief, but fell 7‑5 and now face Oklahoma State in an elimination match.
May 31, 2026
Spartans Near Miss in Tuscaloosa Regional
USC Upstate baseball rallied late against No. 15 Alabama in the Tuscaloosa Regional, with Johnny Sweeney’s two‑run homer and Brad Benton’s clutch relief, but a late error and a near walk‑off left the Spartans just short of victory.
May 31, 2026