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NCAA committee approves robot umpire for SEC Tournament

The NCAA Baseball Rules Committee approved a robot umpire challenge system for the 2026 SEC Tournament, allowing teams to dispute ball and strike calls.

The system, modeled after Major League Baseball, uses an automated tracking system to verify pitch locations. Teams will have three challenges per game, with successful challenges retaining the option. afsport.lat

The tournament is set for May 19-24 in Hoover, Alabama, with the system potentially expanding to other conferences.