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The Ole Miss Rebels will host the Oxford Regional of the NCAA Baseball Tournament starting on May 30. As the No. 1 seed, they will face No. 4 seed Murray State and aim to leverage their home-field advantage at Swayze Field. The tournament features teams including Georgia Tech and Western Kentucky. Ole Miss secured their spot after finishing as runner-up in the SEC Tournament. The games will be broadcast on ESPN+ and are set in a double-elimination format, promising an exciting competition.
Oxford, MS – Ole Miss baseball is set to host the Oxford Regional of the NCAA Baseball Tournament, beginning May 30. The Rebels, who hold the title of No. 1 seed in the Oxford Regional, come into the tournament with an impressive overall record of 40-19.
In the opening day of the regional competition, Ole Miss will face No. 4 seed Murray State at 7 p.m. on May 30, following the first game that features No. 2 seed Georgia Tech against No. 3 seed Western Kentucky at 3 p.m. Both games will be available for viewing on ESPN+. The regional is set up in a double-elimination format, giving teams a chance to recover from any early losses.
The games will take place at Swayze Field, which has been a fortress for the Rebels. Ole Miss secured its place in the NCAA Tournament after a remarkable run in the SEC Tournament, where they finished as the runner-up, narrowly losing to Vanderbilt 3-2 in the championship game. Their strong late-season performance not only earned them a regional bid but also a ranking as the No. 10 National Seed in the tournament.
The Oxford Regional showcases a diverse lineup of teams. Georgia Tech, with a record of 40-17, was initially in contention to host a regional but divested that opportunity after a loss to Clemson in the ACC Tournament. Murray State, with a record of 38-13, is making a notable return to the NCAA Tournament after a 22-year hiatus. Western Kentucky, boasting an impressive 46-12 record, is also making its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2003.
The Oxford Regional is paired with the Athens Regional, hosted by No. 7 seed Georgia. Other teams featured in the Athens Regional include Duke (2), Oklahoma State (3), and Binghamton (4).
Players from Ole Miss have expressed excitement about the opportunity to play postseason baseball at home. The supportive atmosphere from local fans at Swayze Field is expected to provide an additional boost as they aim for success in the tournament. One notable player, pitcher Hunter Elliott, emphasized the advantage of competing at home, highlighting the significant experience that comes with being on familiar turf.
The complete schedule for the Oxford Regional runs from May 30 to June 2, with some start times for certain games to be confirmed later on May 26. All the games will be broadcast live on ESPN+, ensuring that fans can follow the action closely as the tournament unfolds.
This year’s NCAA Baseball Tournament is expected to be highly competitive, and the Rebels will be determined to leverage their home-field advantage as they strive to advance through the regional and potentially work towards a deeper run in the tournament.
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Additional Resources
- Ole Miss Sports: NCAA Oxford Regional Field Announced
- Wikipedia: Ole Miss Rebels Baseball
- Clarion Ledger: Oxford Regional Schedule
- Google Search: NCAA Baseball Tournament
- On3: Ole Miss Earns No. 10 National Seed
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Baseball
- SI: Projections for Oxford Regional
- Google News: Ole Miss Baseball
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