The D2 Baseball Podcast welcomes Maryville head coach Pat Evers, now in his 7th season at the helm, to break down the Saints’ remarkable turnaround. After a slow start to the season, Maryville has caught fire—rattling off nine straight wins to climb to 22-15 overall and 14-6 in GLVC play. Coach Evers shares insight into the belief that never wavered within the team and coaching staff, the adjustments that sparked their win streak, and the players and assistants stepping up in a big way. A deep dive into a surging squad that’s making serious noise in the Midwest.

Regis is rolling — and head coach Pat Jolley joins the D2 Baseball Podcast to break down how his squad is quickly becoming a force in the RMAC and across Division II. In just his second year at the helm, Jolley has the Rangers sitting at 27-11, with a nine-game win streak, and leading the nation in runs per game (11.2). We talk about how Regis has transformed into a national contender, the upcoming showdown with Colorado Mesa for first place, and the explosive offense powered by Player of the Year frontrunner Adam Paniagua, who’s putting up video game numbers. A must-listen conversation with one of the hottest coaches in D2 Baseball.

Matt Wilson, Commissioner of the Gulf South Conference, joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on the current landscape and future direction of DII athletics. We dive into regional rankings, the broadcast evolution within the GSC, how the conference tournament is shaped, and the ripple effects of realignment across the country.Wilson also shares insights from his decade at the Atlantic Sun Conference, where he played a key role in elevating broadcast standards and expanding championship coverage. With over 15 years in sports administration, Wilson’s experience offers a valuable perspective on what makes a conference thrive in today’s college athletics environment.Plus, we touch on the GSC’s identity, success stories, and how the league is positioning itself amid broader NCAA changes.