# SUN BELT RISING: Why Sun Belt Teams BREAK Through as a Power 4 in NCAA Baseball Tournament

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Podcast: [Locked On Sun Belt - Daily Podcast On Sun Belt Conference Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-sun-belt-daily-podcast-on-sun-belt-conference-football-basketball-5718306)
Published: 2026-05-27T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Sun Belt Conference surges past expectations with five NCAA baseball tournament bids—can they stake their claim as a true Power 4 force? Dave Schultz spotlights Southern Miss, Louisiana, Troy, Texas State, and Coastal Carolina as they challenge SEC and ACC powerhouses, dissecting regional draws and what it really takes for a “mid-major” league to break through traditional barriers. Key storylines include Troy and Texas State’s scheduling advantage, Southern Miss’s battle-tested roster, and the fierce debate over snubs like Mercer in favor of Kentucky and NC State. Schultz questions the NCAA selection committee’s criteria, examines historical Sun Belt performances, and sets a clear bar for success: multiple teams advancing beyond regionals. Will Sun Belt baseball rise to the Power 4 standard, or fall short of postseason expectations?

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