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A 12‑1 win over USC Upstate was powered by two homers each from Campbell Smithwick and Remo Indomenico, while Hudson Barrett tossed seven shutout innings. The Cowboys now face Alabama, needing a victory to force a winner‑take‑all game on Monday.
An 11‑inning showdown in Tuscaloosa saw the Cowboys rally behind a grand slam and a 30th‑home‑run blast, edging Alabama State 8‑7 and setting up a showdown with the Alabama/USC Upstate loser.
The Alabama State baseball team fought valiantly in the Tuscaloosa Regional, but a 11th‑inning homer by Oklahoma State’s Kollin Ritchie sealed an 8‑7 defeat.
The Upstate Spartans captured their inaugural NCAA Tournament victory, leveraging early pitching miscues and clutch hitting to move into the winner’s bracket.
The Cowboys lost 8-5 to USC Upstate, hampered by errors and a slow start, despite offensive contributions from several players.
The Upstate Spartans earned their first-ever NCAA Tournament win, beating Oklahoma State 8-5 and moving forward in the bracket.
The Spartans, seeded third, will face second‑seeded Oklahoma State on Friday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in a double‑elimination tournament that could reshape the regional bracket.
The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament opens on May 29 with 64 teams. Alabama, Oklahoma State, SC Upstate and Alabama State bring distinct strengths and challenges, setting the stage for a season that could reshape the national landscape.
The Cowboys enter their thirteenth straight NCAA Tournament under Josh Holliday, focusing on quality innings, potent hitting, and a deep bullpen as they navigate a double‑elimination regional in Tuscaloosa.
The 2026 tournament brackets reveal a mix of seasoned SEC juggernauts, mid‑major upstarts, and unexpected slumps, setting the stage for a dramatic battle for the national title.
Oklahoma State University’s baseball program clinches its 51st NCAA Regional bid, aiming for a Super Regional berth after a dominant season.
The Oklahoma State Cowboys saw their Big 12 Tournament run end with a 9-2 defeat to top‑seeded Kansas, a game that featured a late grand slam and a strong pitching performance by Ethan Lund.
Oklahoma State defeated UCF 12-6 in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinal round behind a standout performance by Colin Brueggemann.
Oklahoma State’s baseball team, powered by a top‑ranked offense led by Kollin Ritchie and Alex Conover, eyes a deep postseason run while navigating injuries to key pitchers.
Oklahoma State’s offense ranks second nationally in home runs, led by standout hitters Kollin Ritchie and Alex Conover, while the pitching staff works to overcome key injuries as the Big 12 Tournament offers a preview of NCAA postseason play.
Two Oklahoma State standouts earn first‑team accolades, while additional players receive second‑team and honorable‑mention nods ahead of the Big 12 Tournament.
Kollin Ritchie and Alex Conover headline Oklahoma State's impressive showing in the 2026 All-Big 12 Baseball awards, while teammates Aidan Meola, Ethan Lund, Brock Thompson and Stormy Rhodes also receive recognition.
Oklahoma State finished the regular season with a 7‑5 win over Arizona, completing a six‑series conference streak and positioning themselves for the Big 12 Tournament in Surprise.
Oklahoma State’s 13-1 win over Arizona featured a season-high 17 hits, five multi-hit players, and a career-defining complete game by Ethan Lund, pushing the Cowboys to a 35-19 record and evening the series.
Oklahoma State’s season‑ending series opener slipped away as Arizona rallied late, with key home runs and a clutch double deciding the 7‑4 outcome.
Oklahoma State outfielder Kollin Ritchie is a semifinalist for both the 2026 Golden Spikes Award and the Dick Howser Trophy, boasting a .340 average, 28 home runs, 72 RBIs and a 1.322 OPS in 51 games.
Oklahoma State aims for a top six Big 12 seed as it hosts Arizona in a three‑game series that could shape the conference tournament picture.
A dramatic sixth‑inning grand slam by Avery Ortiz and clutch performances from Alex Conover and Kollin Ritchie turned a 4‑2 deficit into a 12‑7 victory for Oklahoma State over Oral Roberts.