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As the program marks exactly one hundred days until Matt Campbell’s first season, a playful inventory of possible outcomes ranges from serious title contention to tongue‑in‑cheek scenarios that involve rival coaches, NBA stars and even a pickleball experiment.
Vanderbilt used a decisive sixth-inning rally and solid relief from Alex Kranzler to defeat Kentucky 8-5, setting up a second-round matchup with Florida.
Iowa State’s running back corps faces a rebuild under new leadership, with transfers, injuries and portal activity shaping the upcoming season.
Coach Jimmy Rogers and offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl are overseeing a committee approach to the backfield, targeting additions through the transfer portal while key returnees prepare for a full season.
The Wildcats dropped a 16‑12 decision to Arkansas in their final regular‑season game, but the comeback attempt and strong performances from several hitters keep hopes alive for an NCAA Tournament berth.
Arkansas broke a four-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over Kentucky, highlighted by a dramatic injury to Braxton Van Cleave and a clutch performance from Ethan McElvain.
Braxton Van Cleave was taken off on a stretcher after a collision in the third inning, while Arkansas’ Ethan McElvain delivered a seven‑strikeout outing and Zack Stewart’s solo homer secured a 5‑4 win.