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Elliott and Furniss Named to 2026 Preseason All-SEC Team
2/5/2026 | Baseball
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference released the results of the 2026 Coaches Preseason All-SEC Baseball Team, naming Ole Miss' Hunter Elliott and Will Furniss to the team.
Elliott was named one of four starting pitchers on the First Team while Furniss was named one of two first basemen on the Second Team.
Elliott made 16 starts for the Rebels as the team's primary Friday night starter in 2025, posting a 10-3 record with an ERA of 2.94 and 102 strikeouts. He held opponents to a .197 batting average and picked off 13 baserunners, more than any other Rebel in the Modern Era.
Elliott became the fifth pitcher in Ole Miss history to record a 10-win, 100-strikeout season finishing with a 10-3 record and 102 punchouts. He also became just the fourth pitcher in program history to record 100+ strikeouts in two different seasons. His 2.94 ERA was the lowest by a Rebel starting pitcher since his freshman season when he finished with an ERA of 2.70.
Furniss started 51 games at first base for the Rebels in 2025, hitting .305 with 12 home runs, 47 RBI, and 43 walks. He finished second on the team in on base percentage and walks and third on the team in batting average.
On May 10 against Mississippi State, Furniss set a new program record for walks drawn in a game, reaching base five times via a walk. He hit .455 (10-for-22) with two home runs, two doubles, seven RBI, and six runs scored during the Oxford Regional and was named to the All-Tournament Team.
Single game tickets are now on sale for the 2026 baseball season and can be purchased here.
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Elliott was named one of four starting pitchers on the First Team while Furniss was named one of two first basemen on the Second Team.
Elliott made 16 starts for the Rebels as the team's primary Friday night starter in 2025, posting a 10-3 record with an ERA of 2.94 and 102 strikeouts. He held opponents to a .197 batting average and picked off 13 baserunners, more than any other Rebel in the Modern Era.
Elliott became the fifth pitcher in Ole Miss history to record a 10-win, 100-strikeout season finishing with a 10-3 record and 102 punchouts. He also became just the fourth pitcher in program history to record 100+ strikeouts in two different seasons. His 2.94 ERA was the lowest by a Rebel starting pitcher since his freshman season when he finished with an ERA of 2.70.
Furniss started 51 games at first base for the Rebels in 2025, hitting .305 with 12 home runs, 47 RBI, and 43 walks. He finished second on the team in on base percentage and walks and third on the team in batting average.
On May 10 against Mississippi State, Furniss set a new program record for walks drawn in a game, reaching base five times via a walk. He hit .455 (10-for-22) with two home runs, two doubles, seven RBI, and six runs scored during the Oxford Regional and was named to the All-Tournament Team.
Single game tickets are now on sale for the 2026 baseball season and can be purchased here.
STAY CONNECTED
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss baseball on X at @OleMissBSB, on Facebook at Facebook.com/OleMissBaseball, on Instagram at Instagram.com/officialolemissbsb and on TikTok at @olemissbsb. Also, follow head coach Mike Bianco on X at @CoachMikeBianco.
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