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Ole Miss Wins SEC, Earns CWS Spot; Jackson, Calhoun Shine

6/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ole Miss Rebels baseball qualified for the 2026 College World Series in Omaha after winning the SEC regular season and tournament.
C Daniel Jackson (catcher) became first SEC catcher with a 25/25 season and earned Player of the Year.
Hudson Calhoun (right-handed pitcher) entered the series with a 5-3 record, a 3.69 ERA and 66 strikeouts.
Grandmother Ruth Ellen, mother Jennifer and Walter “Chick” Green praised Calhoun’s continuation of the Ole Miss legacy.

History

Historical Context

LSU’s 1991 College World Series victory, the program’s first national title and a 55-18 season, launched the SEC into a era of baseball dominance. Ole Miss’s 2026 sweep, highlighted by catcher C Daniel Jackson’s 25-25 record and Hudson Calhoun’s 3.69 ERA, echoes that legacy and reinforces the conference’s continued recruiting push for future championships.

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Story summary

Ole Miss Rebels baseball qualified for the 2026 College World Series in Omaha after winning the SEC regular season and tournament.
C Daniel Jackson (catcher) became first SEC catcher with a 25/25 season and earned Player of the Year.
Hudson Calhoun (right-handed pitcher) entered the series with a 5-3 record, a 3.69 ERA and 66 strikeouts.
Grandmother Ruth Ellen, mother Jennifer and Walter “Chick” Green praised Calhoun’s continuation of the Ole Miss legacy.

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