RPI MADNESS: Winners Fall, Losers Climb - Southern Miss BOUNCES Back, Coastal & Texas State SWEEP.

Sun Belt Conference teams face the RPI rollercoaster—can strong schedules outweigh costly upsets? Troy’s showdown with Southern Miss sends the Trojans soaring 46 spots in the RPI, while South Alabama’s loss to ULM triggers a 21-place plummet. Are high-stakes weekends and risky matchups shaping the NCAA tournament landscape for Southern Miss, Texas State, Coastal Carolina, and the Ragin’ Cajuns? Dave Schultz breaks down critical baseball series, including Texas State’s sweep of Louisiana and Coastal Carolina’s dominant run against James Madison. From clutch bullpen performances by Camden Sustrum to explosive bats in wild Marshall–Georgia Southern slugfests, this episode covers top-50 RPI battles, potential NCAA bids, and coaching strategy quirks. With injury rumors, tight standings, and tough schedules looming, can Sun Belt teams avoid “I told you so” moments and capitalize on their tournament dreams?