Baseball Set To Face Off With Mississippi State in the Hancock Whitney Classic in March
Nov 25, 2025 | Baseball
BILOXI, MS – (parts reprinted with permission) - The Tulane baseball team will face off against Mississippi State in a neutral site contest in Biloxi, MS, home of the Biloxi Shuckers, for the 2026 Hancock Whitney Classic at Kessler Federal Park on Tuesday, March 10, at 6:05 p.m. Gates will open one hour prior to first pitch. Tulane previously visited Keesler Federal Park during the 2016 season with a game against Southern Miss.
Tulane is coming off a season that saw the program advance to the American Conference Championship Game for this third straight season. The program has now won nine of the team's last 10 games in American tournament play dating back to the 2023 season including a pair of league championships and automatic berths into the NCAA Tournament. Tulane went 33-25 last season and had five American All-Conference selections on the year in Michael Lombardi (P – 1st), Connor Rasmussen (2B – 1st), Gavin Schulz (DH – 2nd), Jason Wachs (All-Freshman) and Tanner Chun (All-Freshman). The team also had three chosen for the league's All-Tournament Team in Schulz, Tayler Montiel and Theo Bryant IV plus a pair on the Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA) All-State Team in Lombardi and Rasmussen. Additionally, the program had three players selected in the 2025 MLB Draft in Lombardi (Kansas City Royals – 2nd round), Montiel (Arizona Diamondbacks – 12th round) and Rasmussen (Kansas City Royals – 15th round).
The matchup marks the 112th all-time meeting between the two programs, and the first since 2022. The Bulldogs, who were also 2025 NCAA Tournament participants, leads the all-time series with Tulane by a 77-34 count since the first meeting in 1904 although the last series between the schools saw Tulane take 2-of-3 in 2022.The programs have not met in a neutral-site game since the 1998 Winn-Dixie Showdown at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Tickets are now available through the Shuckers Box Office at Keesler Federal Park and Ticketmaster. Fans can click HERE for tickets. Tickets start at $24 for students and Season Ticket Members in the reserved level, and $26 for the general public. Suites are also available for the game through the Biloxi Shuckers Sales Department. Fans are encouraged to get their tickets in advance to receive a discount as prices will increase on the day of the game.Â
"The Hancock Whitney Classic is more than a baseball game; it's an opportunity to showcase the energy, talent, and spirit of our region." Hancock Whitney Mississippi Gulf Coast President Brent Fairley said. "We're honored to support an event that not only elevates collegiate athletics but also contributes to the economic strength and quality of life along the Mississippi Gulf Coast."
ABOUT THE BILOXIÂ SHUCKERS:
The Biloxi Shuckers are the Double-A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Shuckers are members of the Southern League and play at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi, Mississippi. For more information please visit biloxishuckers.com and follow us on Twitter @biloxishuckers and at facebook.com/biloxishuckers.
ABOUTÂ SHUCKERSÂ BASEBALL, LLC:
Shuckers Baseball, LLC is a MS entity owned and operated by John Tracy. Shuckers Baseball operates the Biloxi Shuckers baseball franchise, including operating Keesler Federal Park for Biloxi Shuckers minor league baseball games and other entertainment and recreational events. Â
___________________
See the full 2026 Tulane Baseball Schedule:
February 13-15 – at LMU
February 17 – at UCLA
February 20-22 – vs. Harvard
February 24 – at UNO
February 25 – at South Alabama
February 27-March 1 – vs. Eastern Kentucky
March 3 – at Nicholls
March 6-8 - at TCU
March 10 – at Mississippi State (Biloxi, Miss.)
March 13-15 – vs. Creighton
March 17 – vs. UNO
March 18 – vs. Northwestern State
March 20-22 – vs. Memphis *
March 25 – vs. Grambling
March 27-29 – at UAB *
March 31 – vs. Nicholls
April 2-4 – at Wichita State*
April 7 – at Lamar
April 10-12 – vs. ECU*
April 14 – vs. Southeastern Louisiana
April 17 – 19 – at Florida Atlantic *
April 21 – at Southern Miss
April 24 – 26 – vs. UTSA *
April 28 – vs. Southern Miss
May 1-3 – at Charlotte *
May 5 – at LSU
May 8-10 – vs. South Florida *
May 14-16 – at Rice *
May 19 – 24 – at American Tournament (Clearwater, Fla.)
May 29-31 – NCAA Regionals
June 2-4 – NCAA Super Regionals
June 11-22 – NCAA College World Series
* American Conference Game
Bold = Home
DOWNLOAD THE APP
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA
For behind-the-scenes coverage, follow Tulane baseball (@GreenWaveBSB) on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
TICKETS
Tickets for the football and the men's and women's basketball seasons can be purchased by calling 504-861-WAVE (9283), logging on to TulaneTix.com or visiting the ticket office at the James W. Wilson Jr. Center.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes, and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
                                       ---TulaneGreenWave.com---
Â
Tulane is coming off a season that saw the program advance to the American Conference Championship Game for this third straight season. The program has now won nine of the team's last 10 games in American tournament play dating back to the 2023 season including a pair of league championships and automatic berths into the NCAA Tournament. Tulane went 33-25 last season and had five American All-Conference selections on the year in Michael Lombardi (P – 1st), Connor Rasmussen (2B – 1st), Gavin Schulz (DH – 2nd), Jason Wachs (All-Freshman) and Tanner Chun (All-Freshman). The team also had three chosen for the league's All-Tournament Team in Schulz, Tayler Montiel and Theo Bryant IV plus a pair on the Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA) All-State Team in Lombardi and Rasmussen. Additionally, the program had three players selected in the 2025 MLB Draft in Lombardi (Kansas City Royals – 2nd round), Montiel (Arizona Diamondbacks – 12th round) and Rasmussen (Kansas City Royals – 15th round).
The matchup marks the 112th all-time meeting between the two programs, and the first since 2022. The Bulldogs, who were also 2025 NCAA Tournament participants, leads the all-time series with Tulane by a 77-34 count since the first meeting in 1904 although the last series between the schools saw Tulane take 2-of-3 in 2022.The programs have not met in a neutral-site game since the 1998 Winn-Dixie Showdown at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Tickets are now available through the Shuckers Box Office at Keesler Federal Park and Ticketmaster. Fans can click HERE for tickets. Tickets start at $24 for students and Season Ticket Members in the reserved level, and $26 for the general public. Suites are also available for the game through the Biloxi Shuckers Sales Department. Fans are encouraged to get their tickets in advance to receive a discount as prices will increase on the day of the game.Â
"The Hancock Whitney Classic is more than a baseball game; it's an opportunity to showcase the energy, talent, and spirit of our region." Hancock Whitney Mississippi Gulf Coast President Brent Fairley said. "We're honored to support an event that not only elevates collegiate athletics but also contributes to the economic strength and quality of life along the Mississippi Gulf Coast."
ABOUT THE BILOXIÂ SHUCKERS:
The Biloxi Shuckers are the Double-A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Shuckers are members of the Southern League and play at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi, Mississippi. For more information please visit biloxishuckers.com and follow us on Twitter @biloxishuckers and at facebook.com/biloxishuckers.
ABOUTÂ SHUCKERSÂ BASEBALL, LLC:
Shuckers Baseball, LLC is a MS entity owned and operated by John Tracy. Shuckers Baseball operates the Biloxi Shuckers baseball franchise, including operating Keesler Federal Park for Biloxi Shuckers minor league baseball games and other entertainment and recreational events. Â
___________________
See the full 2026 Tulane Baseball Schedule:
February 13-15 – at LMU
February 17 – at UCLA
February 20-22 – vs. Harvard
February 24 – at UNO
February 25 – at South Alabama
February 27-March 1 – vs. Eastern Kentucky
March 3 – at Nicholls
March 6-8 - at TCU
March 10 – at Mississippi State (Biloxi, Miss.)
March 13-15 – vs. Creighton
March 17 – vs. UNO
March 18 – vs. Northwestern State
March 20-22 – vs. Memphis *
March 25 – vs. Grambling
March 27-29 – at UAB *
March 31 – vs. Nicholls
April 2-4 – at Wichita State*
April 7 – at Lamar
April 10-12 – vs. ECU*
April 14 – vs. Southeastern Louisiana
April 17 – 19 – at Florida Atlantic *
April 21 – at Southern Miss
April 24 – 26 – vs. UTSA *
April 28 – vs. Southern Miss
May 1-3 – at Charlotte *
May 5 – at LSU
May 8-10 – vs. South Florida *
May 14-16 – at Rice *
May 19 – 24 – at American Tournament (Clearwater, Fla.)
May 29-31 – NCAA Regionals
June 2-4 – NCAA Super Regionals
June 11-22 – NCAA College World Series
* American Conference Game
Bold = Home
DOWNLOAD THE APP
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA
For behind-the-scenes coverage, follow Tulane baseball (@GreenWaveBSB) on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
TICKETS
Tickets for the football and the men's and women's basketball seasons can be purchased by calling 504-861-WAVE (9283), logging on to TulaneTix.com or visiting the ticket office at the James W. Wilson Jr. Center.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes, and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
                                       ---TulaneGreenWave.com---
Â
Players Mentioned
OF
/ Baseball
OF
/ Baseball
RHP/INF
/ Baseball
LHP
/ Baseball
INF
/ Baseball
INF/OF
/ Baseball
OF
/ BaseballPress Conference: HC Jay Uhlman - 11/5/25
Tuesday, November 04
Loyola Marymount vs Tulane Baseball Game 3 | February 22, 2025
Saturday, February 22
Loyola Marymount vs Tulane Baseball Games 2 | February 22, 2025
Friday, February 21
Press Conference: Baseball HC Jay Uhlman -11/26/24
Tuesday, November 26
