MOMENTUM: Cody Brasch SHUTS DOWN Coastal Carolina as Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns BATTLE for RPI Climb

Locked On Sun Belt - Daily Podcast On Sun Belt Conference Football & Basketball30mMay 15, 2026

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The Locked On Sun Belt podcast recaps a dominant Thursday night across the Sun Belt Conference baseball landscape, highlighting blowout victories that reshaped the race for the Sun Belt Tournament and NCAA Tournament berths. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, led by standout pitcher Cody Brash’s 6-inning, 7-strikeout performance, defeated Coastal Carolina 7-2, boosting their RPI to 42 and improving their tournament positioning. Southern Miss also delivered a commanding 14-3 win over Georgia Southern, tying Coastal for first place in the conference standings and strengthening their case for a national seed. App State responded strongly to a recent series loss by routing Georgia State 12-2, with Brooks Wright hitting a grand slam in his only at-bat. Troy edged ULM 6-4 in the night’s closest contest, securing fourth place and keeping pressure on the top teams. The episode emphasizes how RPI rankings, despite inconsistencies—such as LSU’s continued presence in the top four despite a poor SEC record—are shaping tournament hopes. The hosts stress that the Sun Belt’s fate hinges on the final two games, with the regular season title not decided until Saturday. The podcast also promotes the Everydayer Club for ad-free access and discusses financial wellness via Rocket Money, while teasing upcoming matchups and bracket implications.

Key Takeaways
1

Cody Brash’s efficient 6-inning, 7-strikeout start helped Louisiana defeat Coastal Carolina 7-2, improving their RPI to 42.

2

Southern Miss tied Coastal Carolina atop the Sun Belt standings with a 14-3 win, boosting their national seed argument.

3

App State bounced back with a 12-2 win over Georgia State, keeping their third-seed hopes alive.

4

Troy’s 6-4 win over ULM moved them into fourth place, setting up a crucial matchup with the Cajuns.

5

RPI rankings remain controversial, with LSU still in the top four despite a 9-18 SEC record.

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Chapters
0:00
4 min

Opening: The Blowing Out of the Sun Belt

The episode opens with a promo for the Everydayer Club and a preview of the dominant Thursday night games across the Sun Belt, setting the tone for a high-impact recap.

4:00
6 min

Cajuns Dominate Coastal Carolina with Brash’s Strong Start

Cody Brash was outstanding. One base hit, no runs, no walks, seven punch outs.

Highlight
10:00
7 min

Southern Miss’s 14-1 Rout and RPI Implications

Southern Miss had a 10-run second inning. All right? Cajuns ballgame was just about three hours. This one is not – it's just over two hours, but it's going to last about six and a half innings.

Highlight
17:00
7 min

App State’s 12-2 Blowout and RPI Momentum

App State put seven on the board in the ninth, and they win it 12-2. That is big for App State trying to hang on to that third seed.

Highlight
24:00
7 min

Troy’s Close Win, RPI Controversy, and Tournament Outlook

The episode concludes with a look at Troy’s 6-4 win over ULM, the broader implications of RPI rankings (especially LSU’s presence), and the final stretch of the regular season that will decide the Sun Belt champion.

High-Impact Quotes
There's no reason that LSU should be in the NCAA tournament this year. That doesn't matter. They were playing Florida tonight. Did they get a big bump or last night?
Dave Schultz27:56
Viral: 90.0
Cody Brash was outstanding. One base hit, no runs, no walks, seven punch outs.
Dave Schultz1:38
Viral: 85.0
The Sunbelt regular season title isn't going to be decided until Saturday. Not going to be decided until Saturday as both teams were tied heading into the final two ballgames.
Dave Schultz30:36
Viral: 82.0
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Host

Dave Schultz
Topics Discussed
Sun Belt Conference Baseball95%RPI Rankings and Tournament Implications90%LSU's NCAA Tournament Controversy88%Cody Brash's Pitching Performance85%Southern Miss's Offensive Surge80%App State's Comeback Win75%Team RPI Adjustments and Bracketology72%Troy's Narrow Victory Over ULM70%
People & Brands

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns

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Southern Miss

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App State

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12xPositive

Cody Brash

person

12xPositive

Troy

other

10xPositive

Coastal Carolina

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10xNegative

Georgia State

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9xNegative

Georgia Southern

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8xNegative

LSU

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8xNegative

Arkansas State

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