Key facts
- Troy defeated Mississippi 12-8 in an elimination game at the College World Series.
- Troy erased a four-run deficit to secure the win.
- Jabe Boroff hit the tiebreaking double in a four-run seventh inning for Troy.
- Mississippi, making its first CWS appearance since 2022, is eliminated.
- The game featured 26 combined hits and six home runs.
Troy's offense powered a comeback victory over Mississippi, securing a 12-8 win in an elimination game at the College World Series on Sunday. Jabe Boroff delivered the tiebreaking double in a four-run seventh inning that propelled the Trojans forward in their first-ever CWS appearance. Mississippi, which won the national championship in 2022, is eliminated after going two-and-out in Omaha.
The Trojans, who arrived averaging 10.6 runs per game in the NCAA Tournament, erased an early four-run deficit. The game was an offensive showcase, with 26 combined hits and six home runs hit in ideal weather conditions. Troy's offense, known for its scoring ability, proved resilient after losing their previous game to West Virginia.
Mississippi coach Mike Bianco acknowledged Troy's consistent hitting, stating, "Credit Troy for getting the big hit time and time again." The Rebels struggled to contain Troy's offense in the latter half of the game. Troy coach Skylar Meade expressed pride in his team's ability to perform under pressure, noting, "Losers stop when it gets tough, and that’s not what our guys do."
Noah Thigpen pitched five innings of relief for the win, while JP Robertson took the loss for Mississippi. Troy's comeback was fueled by key hits, including Sean Darnell's two RBIs in the fifth and Jimmy Janicki's game-tying homer in the seventh, followed by Boroff's decisive double.