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Jax State Aiming High Despite NCAA Seed Snub
29 May
Summary
- Jax State earned a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament after a record 46 wins.
- Southern Miss boasts a strong pitching staff, ranking seventh nationally in ERA.
- Virginia's offense is powered by a potent lineup, tied for 19th nationally in home runs.
Jacksonville State, achieving a program-record 46 wins and securing two victories against Auburn, has been awarded the No. 3 seed in the Hattiesburg Regional of the NCAA Tournament. Despite their strong performance and an RPI of 25, the Gamecocks head to the tournament with motivation.
They will face formidable opponents including Southern Miss, the No. 9 overall seed. Southern Miss boasts a remarkable 3.75 team ERA, ranking seventh nationally, and is led by Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year Grayden Harris. Their offense is also potent, with key hitters like Kyle Morrison leading the team with 16 home runs.
Virginia, seeded second in the regional, enters with an eighth-place ACC finish and a potent offense tied for 19th nationally with 95 home runs. While their pitching has been a weakness, they possess a strong starter in Henry Zatkowski and a reliable closer in Tyler Kapa. Little Rock, the fourth seed, won the OVC Tournament and is led by ace pitcher Brannon Westmoreland and a solid relief corps.
