The 2024 NCAA baseball tournament is underway, and the anticipation is palpable as the field for the College World Series is now finalized. With eight teams earning their spots in Omaha, fans are gearing up for an exciting set of games.
Teams Punch Tickets to Omaha
In a thrilling battle on Monday, NC State triumphed over Georgia to secure the final spot for the College World Series. The Wolfpack emerged victorious with an 8-5 decision, ending Georgia's dreams of advancing further. Sunday's matchups also delivered nail-biting moments, with Florida ousting Clemson after a grueling 13-inning game. Tennessee showcased its prowess by defeating Evansville with a lopsided score, even though Evansville had been one of the tournament's most formidable contenders.
Joining Florida, Tennessee, and NC State in Omaha are North Carolina, Florida State, Texas A&M, Virginia, and Kentucky. These teams have shown exceptional performance throughout the tournament, and their eyes are now set on the College World Series, which kicks off on Friday, June 14.
Key Dates
As the excitement builds, here are some important dates to note:
- Regionals: May 31 - June 3
- Super Regionals: June 7 - June 10
- College World Series starts: June 14
- College World Series Finals: June 22 - June 24
Super Regionals Recap
The Super Regionals saw some intense matchups, with teams battling fiercely for a chance to advance:
- Florida State dominated UConn with a 24-4 victory.
- Tennessee overcame Evansville with an 11-6 win.
- North Carolina bested West Virginia 8-6.
- Virginia triumphed over Kansas State with a 7-4 score.
- Evansville made a comeback against Tennessee, winning 10-8.
- Florida State edged UConn 10-8, clinching the series 2-0.
- NC State routed Georgia 18-1.
- Florida emerged victorious over Clemson with a 10-7 score.
- Texas A&M defeated Oregon 10-6.
- Virginia secured the series against Kansas State with a 10-4 win.
- Kentucky shut out Oregon State with a 10-0 victory.
- North Carolina narrowly defeated West Virginia 2-1, winning the series 2-0.
- Georgia managed an 11-2 win over NC State.
- Florida outlasted Clemson, winning 11-10 in 13 innings, securing the series 2-0.
- Tennessee crushed Evansville 12-1, winning the series 2-1.
- Texas A&M dominated Oregon 15-9, winning the series 2-0.
- Kentucky eked out a 3-2 win over Oregon State, taking the series 2-0.
- NC State won a close match against Georgia, 8-5, clinching the series 2-1.
Regional Round Highlights
The Regional Rounds provided ample excitement as teams fought tooth and nail for advancement:
Athens Regional
- Georgia narrowly defeated Army 8-7.
- UNC-Wilmington thrashed Georgia Tech 9-0.
- Georgia Tech won against Army 4-2 before falling to Georgia, who triumphed 11-2.
- Georgia advanced by defeating Georgia Tech 8-6 in 10 innings.
College Station Regional
- Texas A&M cruised past Grambling with an 8-0 victory.
- Texas overwhelmed Louisiana 12-5.
- Louisiana bounced back with a 12-5 win over Grambling.
- Texas A&M clinched a 4-2 victory over Texas and later advanced by winning 9-4 against Louisiana.
Chapel Hill Regional
- LSU edged out Wofford 4-3.
- North Carolina secured an 11-8 victory over Long Island.
- Wofford eliminated Long Island 5-2, only to be defeated by North Carolina 6-2.
- LSU fought back, defeating Wofford 13-6 and North Carolina 8-4.
- However, North Carolina ultimately advanced with a 4-3 win over LSU.
These games have set the stage for a thrilling College World Series. Fans and teams alike are eagerly anticipating the start of the series on June 14, with dreams of victory in Omaha driving them forward.