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Arizona State Beats Cincinnati 10-2, Sets Semifinal vs West Virginia

5/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Arizona State beat Cincinnati 10-2 in the Big 12 quarterfinal at Surprise Stadium, moving to the semifinals against West Virginia.
Cole Carlon was cleared to pitch after a brief achiness scare.
Coach Willie Bloomquist said the team will decide Carlon’s role after the win.
Arizona State finished 36-18, third in the Big 12, with a No. 48 RPI, while Cincinnati committed four errors and struck out 15.

History

Historical Context

The Big 12 baseball tournament, held each May since its 1997 debut, moved to Surprise Stadium in Arizona for the 2026 edition (May 19-23). Coming off Arizona’s first conference title in 2025, the 2026 game saw Arizona State defeat Cincinnati 10-2 under coach Willie Bloomquist and pitcher Cole Carlon, echoing the league’s early competitive spirit.

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Story summary

Arizona State beat Cincinnati 10-2 in the Big 12 quarterfinal at Surprise Stadium, moving to the semifinals against West Virginia.
Cole Carlon was cleared to pitch after a brief achiness scare.
Coach Willie Bloomquist said the team will decide Carlon’s role after the win.
Arizona State finished 36-18, third in the Big 12, with a No. 48 RPI, while Cincinnati committed four errors and struck out 15.

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