‘The summit’: No. 4 Auburn wraps up regular season with showdown vs. No. 5 Georgia Auburn, Ala. – No. 4 Auburn (35-16, 16-11 SEC) will conclude its regular season with a three-game series against No. 5 Georgia (41-11, 21-6 SEC) at Plainsman Park, marking a pivotal matchup as both teams vie for dominance in the Southeastern Conference. The series, scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, will feature first pitches at 7 p.m. CT on Thursday and Friday, with Saturday’s game set for 2 p.m. CT. The contest is framed as a “summit” by Auburn coach Butch Thompson, who praised the Tigers’ resilience after a challenging stretch of five consecutive series against top-10 opponents. “We’ve been fighting like crazy. I think our guys have done an amazing job. What a journey this has been,” Thompson said. “We’re excited to host these guys, the national leaders in home runs, top five in about every offensive category. We’ll have our work cut out for us. We’ve played some of the best teams, and now we’re seeing the summit. The best team in our league is coming here to finish so we’re excited about that.” The series will be broadcast on the Auburn Sports Network and locally on Wings 94.3 FM, with the first two games airing nationally on SEC Network. Saturday’s finale will be streamed digitally on SEC Network+. Tickets for general admission single-game entries remain available, with fans encouraged to purchase them through the official website. The pitching matchups for the series include Thursday’s game featuring sophomore left-hander Jake Marciano (4-4, 2.71 ERA) against junior right-hander Joey Volchko (7-2, 4.41 ERA). Friday’s contest will pit sophomore right-hander Andreas Alvarez (8-2, 2.66 ERA) against junior Dylan Vigue (4-1, 2.79 ERA). Saturday’s game will feature R-So. RHP Alex Petrovic (8-2, 3.#georgia #sec_network #auburn #butch_thompson #plainsman_park
Men's Basketball Hosts South Carolina for Regular Season Finale Ole Miss men’s basketball will conclude its regular season with a home matchup against South Carolina on Saturday, March 7, at noon in the SJB Pavilion. The game will be broadcast on the SEC Network, marking the Rebels’ final home contest of the year. The matchup pits Ole Miss (12-18, 4-13 SEC) against South Carolina (12-18, 3-14 SEC), with both teams entering the game with identical overall records but differing conference performances. Head coach Chris Beard, in his third season at Ole Miss, has guided the team to a 56-42 record at the school, while South Carolina’s Lamont Paris, in his fourth season with the Gamecocks, has compiled a 61-67 record. Paris was recently named SEC Coach of the Year in 2024 after leading South Carolina to a 26-win season. The series between Ole Miss and South Carolina dates back to 1960, with the Rebels holding a 26-24 edge in the all-time matchup. The teams last met on February 12, 2025, when Ole Miss won 72-68 at Columbia, S.C., with Malik Dia leading the charge with 18 points and Collin Murray-Boyles tallying 20 points for South Carolina. South Carolina’s season has been marked by inconsistency, with the team posting wins over LSU, Oklahoma, and Mississippi State in SEC play but losing three consecutive games to Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee. The Gamecocks rank 110th in the NET and 98th in KenPom, reflecting their struggles in the conference. Key contributors include Meechie Johnson, who averages 17.3 points per game and leads the team in free throws made (163), and Mike Sharavjamts, who averages 5.4 rebounds per game. South Carolina’s defensive strengths include a 31.9 three-point percentage defense and a 9.8 turnover per game average, though they rank 99th in three-point attempts.#south_carolina #ole_miss #sec_network #chris_beard #lamont_paris
South Carolina to Face Ole Miss in Regular Season Finale South Carolina will conclude its regular season with a matchup against Ole Miss in Oxford on Saturday. The Gamecocks, with a record of 12-18 overall and 3-14 in conference play, are set to take on the Rebels, who carry a 12-18 record and 4-13 conference mark. The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. and will be broadcast on SEC Network, with play-by-play commentator Mike Morgan and analyst Rodney Terry providing coverage. The Gamecocks entered the game following a 78-59 loss to Tennessee in their final home contest of the season on Tuesday. Ole Miss, meanwhile, had recently suffered a 89-86 defeat at home to Vanderbilt. This Saturday’s matchup marks the first meeting between the two teams this season. Live streaming options and real-time statistics will be available for fans unable to attend in person. The game thread will be updated as the contest progresses, offering insights and updates throughout the match.#south_carolina #ole_miss #oxford #sec_network #mike_morgan
