Bearcats Drop Big 12 Opener, but NCAA Tournament Remains Within Reach
Despite a 10‑2 defeat in the Big 12 tournament, the Bearcats’ season isn’t over; their history of NCAA appearances and current projections suggest a path forward.
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Despite a 10‑2 defeat in the Big 12 tournament, the Bearcats’ season isn’t over; their history of NCAA appearances and current projections suggest a path forward.

The Sun Devils clinched a spot in the semifinals of the 2026 Big 12 Baseball Tournament, beating Cincinnati 10‑2. Landon Hairston smashed his 28th home run of the season, extending his reached‑base streak to 38 games.

The Cincinnati Bearcats will face the Arizona State Sun Devils in a highly anticipated Big 12 Tournament quarterfinal, with both squads ranked near the top of the nation and key players poised to make an impact.

The Southern Illinois Salukis and Arizona State Sun Devils meet on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET in an elimination game of the MVC Tournament. The winner will move on to the semifinals, while the loser’s season ends.

The No. 21 Sun Devils open the 2026 Big 12 Conference Tournament against Cincinnati in Surprise, Arizona, aiming to translate a dominant season into postseason success.

Landon Hairston was named Big 12 Player of the Year after leading the conference in multiple offensive categories, while the Sun Devils gear up for the tournament beginning May 19.

With a 36‑18 record, ASU prepares to open the Big 12 Tournament against Cincinnati, led by Player of the Year Landon Hairston and guided by coach Willie Bloomquist.
Arizona State's baseball program, bolstered by homegrown talent and a coaching philosophy that values loyalty, is poised to make a deep run in the Big 12 tournament.
Arizona State’s Landon Hairston was selected as the Big 12 Player of the Year after a record‑breaking season, a honor that places him among the conference’s most dominant hitters as the team prepares to face Cincinnati in the upcoming tournament.
Texas Tech’s Logan Hughes and Connor Shouse headline the Big 12’s award list, while Kansas coach Dan Fitzgerald earns coach of the year and Arizona State’s Landon Hairston is named player of the year.
The 2026 Big 12 baseball tournament begins May 19 in Surprise, Arizona, with early predictions highlighting BYU vs. Texas Tech and Utah vs. Kansas State as opening day favorites.

Three Arizona baseball players received Big 12 conference honors, highlighting individual performances that stood out even as the team struggled overall.

The Big 12 announced its 2026 All‑Big 12 baseball awards, highlighting exceptional player performances, freshmen breakthroughs, and coaching excellence across the league

The 2026 college baseball regular season concluded after fourteen weeks, spotlighting 69 freshmen and a host of emerging stars across the nation.

Yale’s Ivy League triumph marks the opening automatic qualification for the 64‑team NCAA Tournament, with conference champions and record‑setting teams across the nation gearing up for regional competition beginning May 29.
Yale’s 7‑5 victory over Brown clinches its tournament berth, while Georgia Tech, UCLA, Kansas and Georgia lead their conferences with record‑setting offense and pitching stats, setting the stage for regional play beginning May 29 and the June 12‑22 College World Series in Omaha.

Arizona State’s No. 22 baseball squad prepares for a decisive three‑game series against Houston, a matchup that could cement a historic season marked by elite strikeout rates, power hitting and a pursuit of the program’s first five road series wins since 2003.

Tague Davis has shattered the ACC single‑season home run record with 34 homers and 93 RBI, a performance that has thrust him into the conversation for the sport’s top player award even as Louisville battles a subpar campaign.