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Savannah State University attended the 2026 SIAC Football Media Days, where new head coach Thomas Howard outlined his vision for the program. With senior leaders already feeling the shift, the team opens its season on August 29 against South Carolina State, hoping to turn modest projections into steady growth.
From the Cape Cod League to the Northwoods League, Boilermaker talent is dispersed across the country, each gearing up for a summer of wood‑bat competition.
Friday’s action at Charles Schwab Field Omaha saw the Trojans dominate, the Bruins escape a late rally, and the Cornhuskers seize a tight contest, setting the stage for Saturday’s next round.
Purdue’s 3-1 victory over Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament kept its postseason hopes alive, highlighted by Eli Anderson’s two-run single in the eighth and Jake Kramer’s ninth-inning save.
The Boilermakers enter the Big Ten Tournament with a 35‑18 record, opening against Michigan State at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. A deep lineup led by Brandon Rogers and Sam Flores aims to translate regular‑season success into a championship run.