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Best pitchers? Hitters to watch? Early favorites? We preview the 2026 softball regionals

Bill Connelly picks top players, teams and what to watch for in the 2026 college softball regionals.

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How Belmont's Maya Johnson managed lupus to become the country's most dominant pitcher

The Bruins ace was turned away by major programs for medical reasons. Now, in the postseason, she's looking to beat them.

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California Baptist vs. UCLA: Game Highlights

California Baptist vs. UCLA: Game Highlights

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Idaho State vs. Oregon: Game Highlights

Idaho State vs. Oregon: Game Highlights

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Breaking down the College Station and Lubbock Regionals

SEC Now softball analyst Haylie McCleney analyzes the challenges ahead for Texas A&M and Ole Miss in their respective NCAA Regionals.

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Top-seeded Alabama vs. Belmont's Maya Johnson is must-see TV

SEC Network's Haylie McCleney breaks down the Bruins' Johnson whose pitching numbers jump off the page as she is set to take on the high-powered Crimson Tide.

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Highlight: No. 12 Arkansas clinches close win over Kentucky

Gabe Gaeckle and Ethan McElvain each throw seven Ks as Camden Kozeal and Zack Stewart both go yard to give the Razorbacks a 5-4 victory against the Wildcats.

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Highlight: South Carolina takes down Cal State Fullerton behind home runs

Quincee Lilio and Tate Davis each blast a home run as the Gamecocks throw a total of 10 strikeouts to secure the 7-4 victory against the Titans and advance in the NCAA Tournament.

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Highlight: Nadia Barbary hits homer and walk-off single in MS State's win

Barbary hits a home run in the fourth inning to get the scoring started for the Bulldogs before coming up big in extra innings with the game-sealing hit to claim a 3-2 win over St. Mary's.

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Things to watch for this weekend ahead of SEC Baseball Tournament

Dari Nowkhah and Jared Mitchell take a look at key players and teams to watch out for as they discuss how this weekend's results will affect the seeding for the SEC Tournament.

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Highlight: Rebels stave off Terriers to open NCAA Lubbock Regional

Ole Miss responds to Boston's early lead with a seven-run third inning including homers by Mackenzie Pickens and Madi George, advancing with the 8-6 victory.

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Highlight: Smokin' hot bats lead Vanderbilt to win vs. South Carolina

Braden Holcomb leads the way at the plate with two RBI as six other Commodores each collect one to defeat the Gamecocks, 9-5.

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Indiana vs. Virginia: Game Highlights

Indiana vs. Virginia: Game Highlights

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Highlight: Carson Tinney's multi-homer performance powers No. 6 Texas past Mizzou

Tinney hits a two-run homer in the third inning before blasting a grand slam in the fourth inning as the Longhorns clinch the series win over the Tigers with a 11-6 victory.

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Highlight: Georgia's back-to-back homers bewilder Charleston

The 10-seed Bulldogs' bats explode late to overcome a two-run deficit and down the Cougars, 5-2, remaining undefeated in NCAA regional opening games at home (14-0).

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