About this episode

Dave Schultz analyzes the impact of the latest RPI rankings on Sun Belt teams as they vie for NCAA tournament spots.

Coastal Carolina and Southern Miss gear up for a high-stakes push toward the NCAA baseball tournament, but which Sun Belt powerhouse will lock in hosting rights—and which underdog could steal an at-large berth? Dave Schultz breaks down the shifting RPI landscape, spotlighting Arkansas State’s sudden surge and the pressure on Louisiana to bounce back from a costly loss to UNO. As South Alabama, Troy, and Texas State fight to keep their postseason dreams alive, every series win—and loss—takes on amplified significance. Key topics include App State’s season-defining clash with Louisiana, South Alabama’s sneaky rise, and Cam Riley’s two-sport heroics for the Ragin’ Cajuns. Can Coastal Carolina and Southern Miss capitalize or will RPI setbacks open the door for rivals? Schultz examines playoff scenarios, Sun Belt tournament seeding battles, and the critical matchups that could decide the conference’s NCAA fate.

People in this episode

Host: Dave Schultz

Topics covered

• NCAA baseball tournament
• RPI rankings
• Sun Belt Conference
• postseason dreams
• playoff scenarios
• tournament seeding

Keywords

• RPI pressure
• Sun Belt teams
• NCAA tournament
• Coastal Carolina
• Southern Miss
• Arkansas State
• Louisiana
• postseason
• playoff scenarios

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Coastal Carolina, Southern Miss, Arkansas State, Louisiana, UNO, South Alabama, Troy, Texas State, App State

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