-> Connecticut
After being left out of last year’s NCAA Tournament field, Connecticut enters 2026 positioned to return to the postseason mix. Coach Jim Penders retains an experienced core while adding meaningful depth through the transfer portal, highlighted by a trio of players from Division II power Southern New Hampshire.
Righthander Austin Trumpour headlines the group after posting a 3.07 ERA with 80 strikeouts to 17 walks across 73.1 innings last season. The 6-foot-3 righty works from a high three-quarters slot with a quick, repeatable delivery and a fastball in the upper 80s. His cutter generated consistent swing-and-miss and gives him a reliable secondary offering as he transitions to Division I competition.
The Huskies also landed Nate Wachter and Jackson Marshall, both productive bats who hit 15 home runs for Southern New Hampshire in 2025. Wachter brings a corner outfield profile with strength and bat speed, while Marshall offers infield versatility and a power-driven approach.
The infusion of experienced, ready-made talent alongside an established core gives Connecticut the kind of roster balance needed to reassert itself in the postseason picture. <-