March 2 The Pod Podcast

Cory Hogue and Ben Sorrells break down a packed week in Sam Houston athletics on Episode 28 of March 2 The Pod. The guys discuss early returns from Bearkat spring football, transfer portal movement in men’s basketball, a new soccer commitment, and one huge weekend for Sam Houston softball. They also dive into baseball’s series win over WKU, Ryan Peterson’s complete-game one-hitter, and what the Bearkats still need from the pitching staff moving forward. Plus, updates from tennis, beach volleyball, bowling, volleyball, and more from across Bearkat athletics. Presented by Eternal Roofing.

Spring football opens with strong early reviews on size, physicality, and leadership

Landon Locke draws praise as QB1, and Jack Bicknell is making an early impression on the offensive line

Men’s basketball portal talk includes Jacob Walker, Jackson Ford, Noah Benny, and Isaiah Manning

Soccer continues building for the future with another 2027 commitment

Softball sweeps Middle Tennessee to improve to 24-15 overall and 9-3 in CUSA

Tiffany Sanchez tossed a complete-game shutout on Friday

Sydney Prihoda starred on Saturday, and Abigail Young’s return adds depth to the rotation

Kendall Daniel earned CUSA Pitcher of the Week after a dominant weekend

Baseball took two of three from WKU before falling at Texas A&M

Ryan Peterson threw a complete-game one-hitter and continues to rise on pro draft radars

Beach volleyball beat SFA, bowling heads to the NCAA Rochester Regional, and tennis keeps trending upward

Spring volleyball posted encouraging results, including a set win over Texas A&M

In Episode 27 of March 2 The Pod, Cory Hogue and Ben Sorrells take a final look back at the Sam Houston men’s and women’s basketball seasons. The episode’s main focus is a full post mortem on both programs, including postseason results, what each team accomplished, what questions remain, and grades for head coaches Chris Mudge and Raven Justice.

The show also includes updates on bowling after the Bearkats earned an NCAA regional berth, football’s new offensive line coach, baseball’s recent turnaround, softball’s strong start in Conference USA play, and the latest involving golf, women’s tennis, track and field, beach volleyball, and the Kat Fund.

In Episode 27, Cory Hogue and Ben Sorrells break down the end of the road for Sam Houston men’s and women’s basketball, handing out head coach grades and discussing what each season means moving forward. The show also covers bowling’s NCAA regional bid, football’s new offensive line coach, baseball’s recent momentum, softball’s strong Conference USA start, and updates on golf, tennis, track and field, beach volleyball, and the Kat Fund.

March 2 The Pod returns with a special Monday episode as Cory Hogue and Ben Sorrells react to a huge weekend across Sam Houston athletics and reveal their Conference USA tournament brackets.

The show opens with Tiffany Sanchez’s historic no-hitter in softball’s series win over UTEP, then moves into a strong weekend for the bowling team and a much-needed baseball sweep over Prairie View A&M. The guys discuss why each result matters and what comes next for those programs this week.

Then it’s all about March. Cory and Ben break down the women’s basketball regular season finish, postseason honors for Fanta Kone and Debra Ogayemi, and Sam Houston’s path through the CUSA tournament bracket. On the men’s side, they discuss Po’Boy King’s injury status, Coach Mudge’s Co-Coach of the Year honor, the Bearkats’ major award haul, and why the No. 2 seed gives Sam Houston a legitimate shot to win the tournament.

Plus, they make their full bracket picks for both the women’s and men’s tournaments and invite fans to submit their own entries in the March 2 The Pod bracket challenge.

Tiffany Sanchez throws a no-hitter in Sam Houston softball’s series win over UTEP

Why the SFA rivalry should return more often in non-football sports

Bowling boosts its NCAA tournament chances with a runner-up finish at the Music City Classic

Baseball sweeps Prairie View A&M and finally sees the bats erupt

Sam Houston softball, baseball, and bowling all face critical stretches ahead

Women’s basketball closes strong and lands major CUSA honors

Fanta Kone named CUSA Offensive Player of the Year

Men’s basketball fights through Po’Boy King’s absence entering tournament play

Coach Mudge earns CUSA Co-Coach of the Year honors

Full breakdown and predictions for both the women’s and men’s CUSA tournament brackets

March 2 The Pod bracket challenge details and fan call-to-action

Reaction to the Louisiana Tech lawsuit and what it could mean for the 2026 CUSA football schedule

Concern level for Sam Houston baseball after a 5-7 start

Why the Bearkats’ pitching staff is giving more reason for hope than the offense

Softball enters conference play with real momentum at the plate

Track and field closes indoor season with strong individual performances

Bowling, golf, beach volleyball, and tennis updates

Women’s basketball looks to regain momentum before the CUSA tournament

Men’s basketball closes in on a crucial No. 2 seed

Announcement of the March 2 The Pod bracket reveal show

Details on the listener bracket challenge for the CUSA tournaments

Season 3, Episode 24 of March 2 The Pod (presented by Eternal Roofing) opens on a somber note as Cory Hogue and Ben Sorrells remember Austin Farmer—Bearkat Dugout proprietor, Prospects Worldwide co-owner, and a passionate Sam Houston baseball supporter—who passed away at 30 following health complications after his third open-heart surgery. The hosts share condolences, point listeners toward a GoFundMe (“In Loving Memory of Austin Farmer”), and then carry the show forward in his spirit.

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From there, the episode becomes a fast-paced “Bearkat Athletics catch-up” during a packed February calendar. Track & field highlights include freshman Nora Ryan winning the 800m at Texas Tech and sophomore Zemion Parker posting a top-end 60m time as the team looks ahead to the Conference USA Indoor Championships. Bowling continues to stack quality finishes with a runner-up showing at the Southern Queens Invitational, and the hosts downplay rankings in favor of tournament readiness.

Women’s tennis gets momentum with a sweep of Alcorn State and a road win at Southern Miss, while beach volleyball enters year two as an NCAA sport with a more “true” roster and early tests on the schedule. Both golf programs are framed as young/rebuilding, with the women hosting a strong field at The Woodlands and the men gaining experience after heavy graduation losses.

On the diamonds, softball posts a strong weekend at the Mardi Gras Mambo but raises concern about the status of top pitcher Abigail Young, while baseball’s early returns are encouraging—especially on the mound—with improved velocity, depth, and weekend starter consistency. The back half turns to hoops: the women drop a two-point game at FIU after an administrative technical for jersey-number discrepancies, and the men keep winning despite a thin rotation, with the CUSA two-seed in focus down the stretch.

Spring is in the air—and Bearkat Athletics is in overdrive. Cory Hogue and Ben Sorrells open with a tribute to Austin Farmer and share how fans can support his family, then sprint through a packed Sam Houston sports week: track & field highlights, bowling’s runner-up finish, women’s tennis momentum, year-two beach volleyball, golf updates, softball’s weekend results (and a key injury watch), and an encouraging early tone for Bearkat baseball behind improved pitching depth.

On the hardwood, the women’s team drops a tight one at FIU after an administrative technical tied to jersey-number discrepancies, while the men continue winning despite a short bench—setting up a huge stretch with CUSA seeding implications on both sides.

Presented by: Eternal Roofing

Hosts: Cory Hogue + Ben Sorrells

Football roster / Signing Day: 15 HS signees; key OL addition; QB room outlook (Holtzclaw + Holloway) and concerns about experience

Softball preview: returning all pitching innings; staff strength; defensive anchors; lineup questions + portal adds; “championship expectations” mindset

Women’s basketball: standings context; road swing (NM State, UTEP); Fonte Kone status as the main watch item; stats-based matchup edges

Men’s basketball: standings + surge; UTEP preview; Louisiana Tech road concern; Po’Boigh King health note; Chris Mudge “fastest to 50 wins” program milestone

Kat Fund update: Champions Dinner / auction supporting men’s and women’s golf; upcoming content teased