Jax State's baseball team advances to the Hattiesburg Regional semifinal with a commanding 15-7 victory over second-seeded Virginia, marking the school's record 47th win. All nine starters contributed with at least one hit, totaling 17 hits during the game. Jax State scored in six of nine innings and will face Little Rock next. With this win, they posted the most runs in a regional since 2019 and made history against a strong opponent. Coach Steve Bieser praised the team's effort in a challenging matchup.

By the Numbers
  • Gamecocks scored 15 runs, the most in a program history for a regional.
  • Virginia allowed 15 runs, the second-most in a tournament game since 2006.
State of Play
  • Jax State has now won a school-record 47 games this season.
  • The victory against Virginia secures a spot in the next round of the double-elimination tournament.
What's Next

Jax State will compete against Little Rock in the regional semifinal with hopes of advancing to the finals of the four-team bracket. Given their current momentum, they aim to build on their recent success with another strong performance.

Bottom Line

Jax State's outstanding offensive display and record-setting win positions them as strong contenders in the tournament, highlighting their potential to make a significant run in the postseason. Their ability to score runs consistently will be key to their success moving forward.