The Oxford Regional Championship ended in dramatic fashion as Murray State edged out Ole Miss 12-11, clinching their first NCAA Regional Championship in program history and advancing to the Super Regionals The high-scoring thriller at Swayze Field saw the No. seed Racers outlast the No. overall seed Rebels, ending Ole Miss’s season despite a late comeback attempt.
Murray State jumped to an early lead, capitalizing on aggressive baserunning and timely hitting. By the middle innings, the Racers had built a commanding advantage, but Ole Miss refused to fold, mounting a late rally that brought the home crowd to its feet. The Rebels, who entered the tournament riding momentum from a strong SEC Tournament run, found themselves fighting from behind after Murray State’s bats erupted for double-digit runs.
Ole Miss managed to close the gap to a single run in the final innings, but their comeback fell just short. The loss marked the end of the Rebels’ season at 43-21, while Murray State improved to 42-14 and celebrated a historic milestone for their baseball program.
The game was defined by relentless offense on both sides, clutch performances, and a finish that left fans in suspense until the final out. For Murray State, the victory not only secured a spot in the Super Regionals but also etched their name in the record books with a championship decades in the making.
