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The Ole Miss baseball team is preparing for two fall exhibition games against Little Rock and Tulane. These matches will allow fans to preview the team’s preparations for the upcoming season and assess player development under Head Coach Mike Bianco’s guidance after a successful recent season.
Oxford, Mississippi – The Ole Miss baseball program is set to showcase its talent in two fall exhibition games, following a successful resurgence during the 2025 season where the team recorded over 40 wins, a feat not achieved since 2022. The engagements against Little Rock on October 4 and Tulane on October 18 will give fans an early glimpse into the squad’s preparations for the upcoming season.
Both exhibition matches will take place at Swayze Field and are free and open to the public. The game against the Little Rock Trojans is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, at 1 p.m. Following their matchup with Ole Miss, Little Rock will face the Arkansas Razorbacks on October 10. The Trojans previously defeated Ole Miss 7-3 earlier in the 2025 season, and they ended the year with a challenging 27-34 overall record.
Ole Miss will also host the Tulane Green Wave on October 18. The Green Wave concluded the last season with a respectable record of 33-25, particularly notable for their strong performances in their conference tournament. These fall games not only serve as a competition among teams but will also allow the Ole Miss coaching staff to assess player development and strengthen team dynamics.
The 2025 season marked an impressive turnaround for the Ole Miss baseball team, largely due to the strategy implemented by Head Coach Mike Bianco and his staff, who prioritized enhancing team performance through the transfer portal. Among the key returning players are Hunter Elliott, Judd Utermark, Will Furniss, and Austin Fawley, all of whom are expected to be pivotal in the team’s quest for further success.
One of the most anticipated newcomers is Daniel Pacella, a highly regarded outfielder from Illinois State. He has been named the top transfer player for Ole Miss and is ranked as the 28th best transfer hitter by D1 Baseball. His addition is expected to bolster the team’s offensive capabilities significantly.
As part of their preparation for the fall exhibition games, the Ole Miss baseball team is also emphasizing intra-squad work and position battles. The squad engaged in various team bonding activities, including the annual Labor Day Olympics hosted at Coach Bianco’s residence, where Team Randle emerged victorious in 2025. These activities contribute to team cohesion and morale as players work towards refining their skills together.
The fall exhibition games represent an important opportunity for Ole Miss to not only refine their game strategies but also to provide fans with excitement and anticipation as they gear up for the official season. Observing these matches will allow supporters to witness the team in action, showcasing talent against outside competition and setting the stage for the spring season’s competitive challenges.
With strong performances expected and promising new talent joining a solid returning roster, the Ole Miss baseball team is looking to build on its recent successes and ensure the 2026 season will continue the trend of improvement and competitiveness in college baseball.
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- Clarion Ledger: Austin Simmons Football Stats
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- Google News: Ole Miss Baseball 2025
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