In a tense opening-round contest at Wallace State, the #5 seed Holly Pond JV girls edged out the #4 seed West Point 32-27 in the 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament. Propelled by Mayfield’s stellar showing and a determined defensive effort, Holly Pond stunned its higher-seeded opponent in a close-fought battle from tipoff to final whistle.

Western Kentucky lost a tightly contested game against LSU, falling 13-10 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. Despite leading through much of the first half and boasting a resilient defense, the Hilltoppers dropped to 8-3 on the season.

Tennessee secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Nebraska in the Super Regional, propelled by Pickens’ shutout pitching and a decisive run from Dodge.