
Rebels Gear for Regional Showdown
Ranked No. 18, the Ole Miss baseball team will meet Arizona State in Lincoln, Nebraska, as coach Mike Bianco finalizes a pitching rotation that includes Hunter Elliott, Cade Townsend and Taylor Rabe.
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Ranked No. 18, the Ole Miss baseball team will meet Arizona State in Lincoln, Nebraska, as coach Mike Bianco finalizes a pitching rotation that includes Hunter Elliott, Cade Townsend and Taylor Rabe.

The Rebels prepare for a high‑stakes matchup with the Sun Devils, where the choice of Game 1 pitcher could shape the tournament's trajectory.

The Ole Miss baseball team is poised for a pivotal matchup against Arizona State, where the selection of a starting pitcher could set the tone for the entire weekend.

The No. 2 seeded Rebels, led by seasoned players and a determined coaching staff, are poised to confront Arizona State and chase a deep run in the NCAA tournament.

The 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament selection show will air at 11 a.m. on ESPN2, revealing a 64‑team field. Ole Miss is projected as a No. 2 seed with a ten‑day break before its first game, and analysts differ on the regional assignment.

With a 36‑21 record, the Rebels rely on ace arms like Hunter Elliott and Taylor Rabe, but they must sharpen a inconsistent bat to repeat last year’s success.

Despite finishing ninth in the SEC and battling high strikeout rates, the Rebels' pitching staff and strategic adjustments set the stage for a potential regional hosting opportunity.

The Southeastern Conference unveiled its 2026 baseball awards, spotlighting top performers from Georgia, Florida, Texas and other member schools, and celebrating the depth of talent across the league.

Ole Miss enters the SEC Tournament as the No. 9 seed, boasting a 36‑20 record, 11 Quad 1 wins and a pitching staff that ranks among the nation’s best. Key players such as Walker Hooks, Hunter Elliott and Judd Utermark headline a lineup that will face Missouri’s freshman standouts in a 9:30 a.m. contest broadcast on the SEC Network.

The SEC unveiled its 2026 All-SEC Baseball Team, recognizing standout performances from Ole Miss players across the board.
Georgia secured the top seed after a dominant regular‑season run, while a mix of offensive firepower and pitching depth sets the stage for a competitive SEC tournament.

Ole Miss enters the series with a 10‑of‑12 winning streak, highlighted by weekly award winners Tristan Bissetta and Cade Townsend, while Murray State brings a potent offense led by Luke Mistone. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network+ and the Ole Miss Radio Network.

Ole Miss is on a five‑game winning streak, boasting elite pitching and a power surge that puts them in a prime position for a showdown against No. 22 Southern Miss at Trustmark Park.

Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Southern Miss each enter distinct postseason brackets with contrasting records, offensive firepower and pitching depth, aiming to cement their NCAA Tournament resumes.
With a top‑16 seed on the line, Ole Miss and Alabama meet in Tuscaloosa for the decisive third game of their series, a contest that could reshape the SEC Tournament bracket.
The Rebels rallied after a 5‑4 opening loss, with Austin Fawley’s two‑run blast, Will Furniss’s three‑run shot and Owen Paino’s solo homer extending a 7‑0 lead, while pitcher Taylor Rabe struck out nine and kept Alabama hitless through four innings.

On May 14, 2026, Alabama secured a 5-4 victory over Ole Miss in a back-and-forth contest that hinged on timely hitting and relief pitching.

Alabama survives a back‑and‑forth opener, pulling ahead in the seventh to beat Ole Miss 5‑4
The Crimson Tide opened their final regular‑season series with a 5‑4 win over Ole Miss, highlighted by Matthew Heiberger’s save and Tyler Fay’s 11 strikeouts.

The Rebels and Crimson Tide meet in a three‑game series that could shape postseason seeding, featuring standout players and elite pitching.

No. 15 Ole Miss Baseball will host UT Martin in its final home game of the regular season, a contest that could cap a record‑setting year for the Rebels.