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After a standout collegiate career at UT Tyler, Tanner Hornback has chosen Louisiana, citing family proximity, coaching connections, and a long‑held dream of playing for the Ragin' Cajuns.
The Ragin' Cajuns add Micah Kendrick, Kendall Dove, Manny Salas and Griffin Miller, expanding their transfer class to 12 and roster to 32, while nine players enter the portal.
Louisiana’s baseball program will bring back a core group of nine athletes, including five freshmen who made a splash in 2026, as coach Matt Deggs looks to sustain momentum.
Louisiana baseball finished as Starkville Regional runners‑up, posting a 41‑25 record and showcasing a mix of seasoned leaders and emerging talent.
Louisiana’s baseball team fell 12‑2 to Cincinnati in their first NCAA Tournament game, surrendering six home runs and struggling to generate offense before turning their attention to a showdown with the fourth‑seeded Bison.
The Ragin' Cajuns, seeded as an at‑large team, will face Cincinnati for the first time in program history in Starkville on Friday night.
Louisiana’s baseball squad, fresh off a Sun Belt runner‑up finish, prepares for its first NCAA tournament test in Starkville, where it will meet Cincinnati, Mississippi State and Lipscomb in a high‑stakes bracket.
After a grueling conference stretch, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns earn a spot in the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament, opening play in Starkville, Mississippi, where coach Matt Deggs sees redemption and players Lee Amedee and Drew Markle celebrate newfound unity.
After finishing as Sun Belt runners‑up and posting key series wins, the Cajuns are set to begin their 20th NCAA Tournament appearance, seeded third in Starkville, Mississippi, where they will meet the Bearcats and contend with Mississippi State and Lipscomb for a spot in the next round.
The Ragin' Cajuns have secured a spot in the Sun Belt Conference Championship after beating Texas State twice, setting up a showdown with Southern Mississippi. Coach Matt Deggs emphasizes passion and belief, while the bullpen remains a concern. The championship game will be streamed live on ESPN+ from Dabos Field in Montgomery, Alabama, under a cloudy sky with a chance of thunderstorms and a high near 78 degrees.
Louisiana’s baseball squad dropped a 4‑3 decision to Texas State in the Sun Belt Championship, with a strong early outing by Ty Roman undone by a late bullpen collapse. The loss puts the Ragin’ Cajuns on the brink of an elimination game against No. 24 Coastal Carolina.
Coastal Carolina University's baseball squad is set to clash with Louisiana in the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Championship, aiming for its third title in five years.
Louisiana’s baseball team, seeded seventh, will meet tenth‑seeded Marshall in the first round of the 2026 Sun Belt Championship, with junior pitcher Cody Brasch set to start and the game streaming live on ESPN+.
The Ragin' Cajuns are sixth in the Sun Belt and will host the Chanticleers in a three‑game set that could decide their postseason fate.
With a 12‑9‑1 all‑time edge and a competitive history, the Ragin’ Cajuns are set to host the Chanticleers in a three‑game series that could shape their NCAA tournament hopes.