Southeastern baseball enters the Great American Conference Tournament as the No. 4 seed, set to face fifth-seeded Southern Arkansas on April 30 at 9:30 p.m. in Hot Springs, Arkansas. With a regular-season record of 28-19 (19-14 in GAC), the Savage Storm is led offensively by JJ Bush and Carter Olson, both hitting 19 home runs. The team showcased strong performance against SAU earlier in the month, winning two of three games. A victory in this opening match will advance them to face the winner of the Arkansas-Monticello and East Central matchup.

By the Numbers
  • Southeastern has a 28-19 overall record and 19-14 in GAC play.
  • JJ Bush leads the team with a .363 batting average, 19 home runs, and 49 RBI.
  • Carter Olson follows closely with a .357 batting average, 19 home runs, and 64 RBI.
  • Dylan Hill, the top starting pitcher, holds a 3-0 record with a 5.71 ERA.
State of Play
  • Southeastern is entering the tournament after a strong finish to the regular season.
  • The team previously faced and won a series against Southern Arkansas.
  • The tournament features two double-elimination brackets playing concurrently.
  • The winners from each bracket will face off at the highest remaining seed's home site next weekend.
What's Next

Awin against Southern Arkansas will position Southeastern for a matchup with either Arkansas-Monticello or East Central, both of which they have previously defeated in series. The Savage Storm aims to leverage their earlier successes to progress deeper into the tournament.

Bottom Line

Southeastern baseball is poised for a significant opportunity at the GAC Tournament and will look to capitalize on their momentum from the regular season. Success in their opening game is crucial for continuing their postseason journey.