Alright, baseball fanatics, here’s the inside scoop on the 2025 NCAA Baseball Super Regionals as of today, June 8th. The Road to Omaha is heating up, and only one team has punched its ticket so far. Let’s break down the action, the rivalries, and who’s got the edge.
Coastal Carolina is headed to the College World Series! They’re the first team to secure a spot, proving that mid-major magic is alive and well. The remaining seven spots are up for grabs, with teams from the SEC, ACC, Sun Belt, and Conference USA battling it out. Forget Cinderella stories this year; it’s about blue-blood programs and teams that were supposed to be here.
Auburn Super Regional (Auburn, Alabama) Coastal Carolina Dominates, Wins Series 2-0!
The Summary:
The Chanticleers are Omaha-bound! Coastal Carolina took down the Auburn Tigers in two straight games, showcasing their pitching depth and timely hitting.
Game 1 (June 7) Coastal Carolina 7, Auburn 6 (10 innings): The deciding moment came when Caden Bodine blasted a game-winning solo homer in the 10th, silencing the Auburn crowd. On the mound, it was Potok earning the win and Burkhalter taking the loss.
Game 2 (June 8) Coastal Carolina 4, Auburn 1: Walker Mitchell’s RBI single in the 7th ignited the Coastal offense. Johnson secured the win on the mound while Fisher took the loss for Auburn.
Baton Rouge Super Regional (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) Can LSU Hold Serve? They Lead West Virginia 1-0.
The Stakes:
LSU is looking to return to Omaha after their dominant 2023 run, but West Virginia is a tough out.
Game 1 (June 7) LSU 16, West Virginia 9: Josh Pearson’s grand slam in the 6th sealed the deal for the Tigers. Ackenhausen earned the win while Hampton took the loss.
Game 2 (June 8): West Virginia at LSU, 6:00 PM ET, ESPN2
Chapel Hill Super Regional (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) Tar Heels and Wildcats in a Deadlock! Series Tied 1-1.
The Narrative:
A clash of styles, with UNC’s explosive offense against Arizona’s gritty resilience.
Game 1 (June 7) North Carolina 18, Arizona 2: UNC exploded for five runs in the first inning, setting the tone for a blowout. Knapp dominated on the mound, going seven innings and allowing just two runs on nine hits.
Game 2 (June 8) Arizona 10, North Carolina 8: Maddox Mihalakis’s two-run single in the 7th propelled Arizona to victory. Pluta secured the win while Nielson took the loss.
Game 3 (June 8): Arizona at North Carolina, 12:00 PM ET, ESPN2
Corvallis Super Regional (Corvallis, Oregon) Beavers and Seminoles Trade Blows! Series Tied 1-1.
The Premise:
A classic Pac-12 (sort of) vs. ACC showdown, with both teams hungry for an Omaha trip.
Game 1 (June 7) Oregon State 5, Florida State 4 (10 innings): AJ Singer’s walk-off single in the 10th sent the home crowd into a frenzy. Oakes earned the win in relief while Armstrong took the tough loss.
Game 2 (June 8) Florida State 3, Oregon State 1: Max Williams’ RBI-single in the 3rd tied the game and shifted the momentum. Arnold was brilliant on the mound for the win with Ferrer taking the loss.
Game 3 (June 8): Florida State at Oregon State, 9:00 PM ET, ESPN+
Durham Super Regional (Durham, North Carolina) Can Duke Keep the Dream Alive? They Lead Murray State 1-0.
The Question:
Can Duke, a team that came out of nowhere, continue their improbable run to Omaha?
Game 1 (June 7) Duke 7, Murray State 4: Kyle Johnson’s two-RBI double in the 4th gave Duke the lead they wouldn’t relinquish. Owen Proksch secured the win with seven strikeouts in 5.2 innings of work.
Game 2 (June 8): Murray State at Duke, 12:00 PM ET, ESPNU
Fayetteville Super Regional (Fayetteville, Arkansas) Razorbacks One Win Away! They Lead Tennessee 1-0.
The Intensity:
An SEC clash with College World Series aspirations on the line.
Game 1 (June 7) Arkansas 4, Tennessee 3: Ryder Helfrick’s go-ahead two-run homer in the 5th proved to be the difference. Root earned the win for the Razorbacks while Phillips took the loss for the Volunteers.
Game 2 (June 8): Arkansas vs Tennessee, 3:00 PM ET, ESPN
Los Angeles Super Regional (Los Angeles, California) UCLA on the Brink! They Lead UTSA 1-0.
The Surprise:
Can UTSA, who took down #2 Texas twice in the regional, pull off another upset?
Game 1 (June 7) UCLA 5, UTSA 2: Dean West’s RBI flyout in the 4th put UCLA ahead. Nastrini earned the win while Jones took the loss.
Game 2 (June 8): UCLA vs UTSA, 3:00 PM ET, ESPN+
Louisville Super Regional (Louisville, Kentucky) It All Comes Down to This! Series Tied 1-1.
The Drama:
A back-and-forth series that’s guaranteed to go down to the wire.
Game 1 (June 7) Louisville 8, Miami 1: Jake Munroe launched two home runs, leading the Cardinals to a decisive victory. Bennett earned the win while Walters took the loss.
Game 2 (June 8) Miami 9, Louisville 6: Jake Ogden’s three-run homer in the 4th gave Miami a lead they wouldn’t relinquish. Gonzalez secured the win while Smith took the loss for the Cardinals.
Game 3 (June 8): Miami at Louisville, 12:00 PM ET, ESPN
Conclusion
Get ready for some nail-biting baseball, folks! The next few days will determine who gets to chase their College World Series dreams in Omaha. Stay tuned for more updates, analysis, and maybe a few insane hot-takes along the way.
