The NCAA baseball tournament has reached the super regional round, and the field is down to 16 teams with College World Series berths on the line. The latest round has already delivered major surprises, including the exit of top-ranked UCLA and the advancement of two No. 4 seeds, Little Rock and St. John’s.
The super regionals run from Friday, June 5, through Monday, June 8, with eight sites hosting best-of-three matchups. The winners will move on to Omaha, Nebraska, where the College World Series is scheduled to begin Friday, June 12, and continue until Sunday, June 21, or Monday, June 22, depending on the length of the final series.
How the super regionals unfolded
Several teams secured their College World Series spots quickly by winning the first two games of their series. Georgia handled Mississippi State to advance out of Athens, while Ole Miss closed out Auburn to earn its place in Omaha.
Texas also wrapped up its regional journey in two games against Oregon, and North Carolina recovered from an opening loss to Southern California before taking Game 3 to advance from Chapel Hill. West Virginia moved on from Morgantown after a strong opening win over Cal Poly, and Troy advanced after back-to-back wins against Little Rock.
Teams still fighting for the final spots
Not every super regional had been decided. Kansas and Oklahoma still had unfinished business in Lawrence after a suspended Game 2, which was set to resume in the bottom of the third inning at 1 p.m. ET.
Alabama and St. John’s also remained in play in Tuscaloosa, where Game 2 was suspended with Alabama leading 7-2 in the top of the eighth inning. Both series still had the potential for a decisive Game 3 if needed.
Updated super regional scores
| Site | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | Georgia 11, Mississippi State 9 | Georgia advanced | — |
| Auburn | Ole Miss 6, Auburn 4 | Ole Miss 5, Auburn 3 | — |
| Austin | Texas 11, Oregon 3 | Texas 6, Oregon 5 | — |
| Chapel Hill | USC 9, North Carolina 5 | North Carolina 4, USC 0 | North Carolina 4, USC 3 |
| Lawrence | Oklahoma 8, Kansas 1 | Suspended, Oklahoma 8, Kansas 1 | TBD |
| Morgantown | West Virginia 12, Cal Poly 2 | West Virginia advanced | — |
| Troy | Troy 12, Little Rock 2 | Troy 7, Little Rock 2 | — |
| Tuscaloosa | Alabama 8, St. John’s 0 | Suspended, Alabama 7, St. John’s 2 | TBD |
What the bracket says about the race to Omaha
The bracket has been shaped by a mix of national powers and unexpected challengers, which has made the super regionals more volatile than usual. The presence of lower-seeded teams in this round has added more pressure on the favorites, while also giving the tournament a clearer Cinderella storyline.
That tension has been visible across the field, where some programs advanced comfortably and others needed comebacks or extra games. As the final spots get sorted out, the College World Series field will reflect both the strength of the top seeds and the ability of underdogs to survive the regional grind.
How to watch the NCAA baseball tournament super regionals
The super regionals are being carried across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU. Once the College World Series starts, all games will air on ESPN.
For fans tracking the final push to Omaha, the key matchups remain centered on the remaining unfinished series in Lawrence and Tuscaloosa, while the qualified teams now turn their attention to the next stage in Nebraska.
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