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sports21 hours ago•2 min saved

Georgia Baseball Secures No. 3 Seed, Hosts Athens Regional in Quest for CWS

Georgia earned the No. 3 national seed and will host the Athens Regional, chasing a return to the College World Series after capturing its first SEC regular-season title since 2008 and first SEC Tournament crown under coach Wes Johnson. The regional field includes LIU, Liberty and Boston College, with Georgia opening Friday at 7 p.m. vs. LIU (SEC Network) and BC-Liberty at 2 p.m. (ESPN+); the double-elimination format means multiple games over Fri-Mon. A win would advance Georgia to a home super regional the following weekend, potentially against the Starkville Regional winner, with Omaha CWS contention on the line if they reach the series.

via DawgNation|

#baseball #georgia #ncaa-tournament

sports-college-baseball1 day ago•9 min saved

Huskers Host Lincoln Regional at Haymarket Park, First Since 2008

Nebraska is the No. 13 seed and will host the Lincoln Regional at Haymarket Park this weekend, welcoming South Dakota State, Arizona State and Ole Miss. The Huskers open Friday vs. SDSU at 3 p.m. CT on ESPN+, with the ASU-Ole Miss game following at 8 p.m. CT on ESPN2. The double-elimination regional runs through the weekend, with a possible Monday tiebreaker. Tickets go on sale Tuesday via a tiered donor/season-ticket process. The Lincoln Regional is paired with Auburn’s No. 4 seed regional for a potential Super Regional in Auburn; if Nebraska wins the regional and Auburn is upset, the Super Regional could be played in Lincoln. Nebraska enters with a 42-15 overall record (23-7 in the Big Ten), its best mark in two decades, and the team carries a storied history of hosting regionals in Lincoln from 2001-2008.

via Sports Illustrated|

#college-baseball #lincoln-regional #ncaa-tournament

sports1 day ago•11 min saved

Crimson Tide to Host 2026 NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional

Alabama baseball has been chosen to host the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional (May 29–June 1) at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in a double-elimination format with three teams, sending one to the Super Regional. All-session tickets are $105 (single-session $25; student $5) and go on sale May 26, with purchases available in person or online. This marks Alabama's 29th NCAA Tournament appearance and its first regional hosted since 2023, part of a historic run that includes eight regional championships.

via Alabama Athletics|

#alabama-baseball #ncaa-tournament #ncaa-tuscaloosa-regional

sports1 day ago•2 min saved

Host-heavy SEC leads as On3 updates 2026 NCAA Baseball Field of 64

The NCAA has announced the 16 regional hosts for the 2026 baseball tournament and On3 has updated its Field of 64 projections, moving Arkansas to a 2-seed after West Virginia was placed as a host. The SEC leads with seven hosts and 12 bids, followed by the ACC (8), Big 12 (7), Big Ten (4), Sun Belt (4), and others. Kentucky’s improved status helps the SEC reach 12 bids as ECU wins the American and UTSA drops off the bubble. The full bracket will be revealed Monday at 12:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Bubble-watch notes: Last Four In – TCU, Mercer, Virginia Tech, Kentucky; First Four Out – Texas State, NC State, UTSA, High Point; Next Four Out – Pittsburgh, Michigan, Miami (OH), Purdue.

via On3|

#college-baseball #field-of-64 #hosts-2026

sports2 days ago•4 min saved

Norman Showdown: OU and MSU Clash for WCWS Bid

Oklahoma and Mississippi State will play a winner-take-all Game 3 in the Norman Super Regional on Sunday at Love’s Field (1:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) to decide who advances to the Women’s College World Series. MSU won Friday’s opener 11-9 to threaten OU, but the Sooners responded Saturday with a 7-1 win behind Audrey Lowry; the winner will face Florida or Texas Tech in the WCWS, with pitching decisions looming for both teams.

via Sports Illustrated|

#mississippi-state-bulldogs #ncaa-tournament #oklahoma-sooners

sports9 days ago•1 min saved

South Carolina Storms to LA Regional Final with 4-2 Win Over Cal State Fullerton

No. 7 seed South Carolina softball defeated Cal State Fullerton 4-2 in the Los Angeles Regional elimination game to reach the NCAA Regional Final for the fourth straight year. Quincee Lilio scored twice, Tate Davis had two RBIs, and Emma Friedel earned the win in relief as the Gamecocks answered a Titan lead with two runs in the fifth and sealed it in the seventh. They will face UCLA in a rematch at 7:30 p.m. ET, with a win in game one forcing a winner-take-all game.

via University of South Carolina Athletics|

#cal-state-fullerton #college-softball #ncaa-tournament

college-sports9 days ago•4 min saved

Irish Clinch Championship Weekend With 15-9 Win Over Johns Hopkins

Notre Dame defeated Johns Hopkins 15-9 in the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals, advancing to Championship Weekend in Charlottesville to face No. 6 Syracuse on May 23. The Irish improved to 12-2 and have won 11 of their last 12 NCAA tournament games. Josh Yago led with seven points (4 goals, 3 assists), Matt Jeffery added five, and Tyler Spano controlled the X with 13 faceoff wins and 10 ground balls as Notre Dame pulled away in the second half.

via Notre Dame Athletics|

#college-sports #johns-hopkins #lacrosse

sports9 days ago•5 min saved

Frahm's 16-K Masterclass Sends Nebraska to Lincoln Regional Final

Jordy Frahm tied her career high with 16 strikeouts in a 2-0 win over Grand Canyon, throwing 86 pitches to lift Nebraska into the Lincoln Regional final; Hannah Coor delivered an RBI triple in the fifth and scored on a GCU error to make it 2-0. The win extended NU's 23-game win streak, tying the school record, and improved the Huskers to 48-6. Nebraska will face the Game 5 winner in the regional final on May 17 at 2 p.m. CT (TV TBD).

via Sports Illustrated|

#grand-canyon #jordy-frahm #ncaa-tournament

college-baseball9 days ago•12 min saved

Bubble Watch 2026: Kansas Tops Big 12, ACC/SEC Drama Narrows NCAA Baseball Field

Baseball America’s May 16 Bubble Watch maps the final at-large landscape for the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament, sorting teams into locks, should-be-in and work-to-do across conferences while noting hosting implications and potential seed shifts. Kansas clinched the Big 12 title and is expected to host, North Carolina and Georgia Tech remain strong hosting contenders in the ACC, and UCLA could stake a No. 1 seed depending on weekend results. Arizona State sits on the edge of at-large safety, while Kentucky looks near‑lock with 13 SEC wins; Vanderbilt remains a watchful dark horse as the SEC Tournament approaches. The piece also catalogs bid-stealer candidates from the Big West, Big South, MAC, OVC and SoCon, underscoring continued suspense through conference play and Selection Monday.

via Baseball America|

#bid-stealers #bubble-watch #college-baseball

sports10 days ago•14 min saved

Tar Heels Punch Ticket to NCAA Final Four with 14-11 Win Over Stanford

UNC's No. 2-ranked women's lacrosse teambeat Stanford 14-11 at Dorrance Field to advance to the NCAA semifinals, where they'll face Maryland. Kaleigh Harden led with seven draw controls, seven caused turnovers and three ground balls, while Chloe Humphrey and Addison Pattillo each had hat tricks and Caroline Godine and Eva Ingrilli added two goals apiece, supported by Kate Levy’s goal and three assists as UNC forced 14 turnovers and built an 8-4 halftime lead. The Tar Heels are now 15-time NCAA semifinalists, the third-most in history, and will play Maryland on May 22 in Evanston for a shot at the title.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|

#final-four #ncaa-tournament #north-carolina

sports11 days ago•7 min saved

Huskers Host Lincoln Regional as No. 4 Seed in 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament

Nebraska softball, ranked No. 1, hosts the Lincoln Regional as the No. 4 overall seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, welcoming Louisville, Grand Canyon and South Dakota to Bowlin Stadium. The Huskers are 46-6 overall (43-6 in the regular season) with a 23-1 Big Ten record after claiming conference titles, and they’ll push toward a Women’s College World Series bid. Friday’s games feature Louisville vs. Grand Canyon (ESPNU) and Nebraska vs. South Dakota (ESPN+), with the weekend slate determining the regional winner.

via Sports Illustrated|

#lincoln-regional #ncaa-tournament #nebraska

sports13 days ago•8 min saved

Nebraska Softball Regional Ticket Chaos Highlights Access Gaps

Nebraska’s Lincoln Regional (No. 4 seed) sold out, but the ticket rollout sparked a predictable backlash: a tiered sale gave Husker Athletic Fund season-ticket holders first access, followed by non-HAF holders and the public, with reserved seats gone by noon and high-priced SeatGeek resales surfacing before many could buy. Critics say the process favored donors and affected players’ families, exacerbated by Bowlin Stadium’s small capacity. The controversy raises questions about postseason access for softball fans and families if future host rounds occur.

via Sports Illustrated|

#bowlin-stadium #ncaa-tournament #nebraska

sports15 days ago•4 min saved

Huskers Set to Host Lincoln Regional as No. 4 Seed in 2026 NCAA Softball

Nebraska earned the No. 4 overall seed in the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament and will host the Lincoln Regional at Bowlin Stadium from May 15-17, welcoming Louisville, Grand Canyon, and South Dakota. Nebraska opens with South Dakota on Friday after Louisville and Grand Canyon start the weekend; games will be streamed on ESPN+. Tickets go on sale May 11 with donor pre-sales before the public. This marks Nebraska's first Lincoln Regional hosting since 2013 and Bowlin Stadium's fifth regional hosting appearance.

via Sports Illustrated|

#bowlin-stadium #lincoln-regional #ncaa-tournament

softball15 days ago•28 min saved

Huskers Earn No. 4 Seed, Set to Host NCAA Regional in 2026

The Nebraska softball team (46-6) earned the No. 4 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament and will host a Lincoln Regional at Bowlin Stadium, with a possible super regional if they win the Lincoln Regional. They open against South Dakota on May 15 (ESPN+). This marks Nebraska’s 28th NCAA Tournament appearance and 24th in the last 31 years, all under head coach Rhonda Revelle, whose 24 appearances rank fifth among active coaches at her school. Bowlin Stadium is hosting a regional for the first time since 2013. Tickets go on sale May 11.

via huskers.com|

#bowlin-stadium #ncaa-tournament #nebraska

sports18 days ago•7 min saved

First 76-Team NCAA Tournament: CBS’s Early Look at the Expanded Big Dance

CBS Sports projects the 2027 NCAA Tournament will expand to 76 teams, adding eight at-large bids and an Opening Round that includes eight No. 16 seeds and six No. 15 seeds. The new format creates 12 Opening Round games and leaves 20 of the 32 first-round matchups to be decided on Selection Sunday, while reshaping seed distribution (notably boosting the Big East to seven bids) and adding a new preliminary site. The piece also discusses bubble dynamics, potential bid thieves, and travel/geography considerations as regions are assigned.

via CBS Sports|

#bracketology #expansion #march-madness