
Sun Devils Fall in Extra-Innings Thriller at NCAA Regional Final
The Sun Devils fought valiantly in Lincoln, but situational hitting and a controversial call paved the way for Ole Miss to claim a 5‑4 victory in ten innings.
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The Sun Devils fought valiantly in Lincoln, but situational hitting and a controversial call paved the way for Ole Miss to claim a 5‑4 victory in ten innings.

Arizona State’s baseball team rallied past Nebraska 11‑8, driven by Dominic Smaldino’s grand slam and solid pitching from Colby Guy and Derek Schaefer, and now prepares for a pivotal matchup against Ole Miss.

The fifth game of the Lincoln Regional will decide which team advances, following Ole Miss's 6-3 victory over Nebraska.

The No. 22 Sun Devils battled Ole Miss through 14 innings, striking out 18 batters and delivering nine consecutive scoreless frames, but a late offensive slump sealed a 7-6 defeat and a matchup with South Dakota State.

Kansas baseball captured its first Big 12 Tournament title in 20 years with a 9-0 shutout of West Virginia, highlighted by five Jayhawks on the All-Tournament Team and Tyson LeBlanc named Most Outstanding Player.

The semifinals of the Big 12 Conference baseball tournament feature dramatic walk‑off moments, late‑inning rallies and dominant offensive displays, with West Virginia emerging as the betting favorite.
Arizona State's baseball team secured a 10‑2 win over Cincinnati, advancing to the Big 12 tournament semifinals with a historic night from Landon Hairston.
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.