A weekend filled with super regional action was exciting in college baseball, resulting in more than half of the College World Series bracket being finalized. Arizona staged a remarkable recovery to eliminate No. 5 North Carolina from the NCAA Tournament, coming back from an 18-2 defeat on Friday to win the next two games and secure a place in Omaha. Additionally, Louisville, No. 15 UCLA, No. 3 Arkansas, No. 6 LSU, and No. 8 Oregon State all earned their spots in the CWS as they finished their weekend on a high note.
The super regionals will proceed into Monday with Murray State forcing a decisive Game 3 against Duke, after a stunning 19-9 victory in the second game, bringing them one win away from their first-ever CWS appearance.
Louisville
Game 1 (Friday): Louisville 8, Miami 1
Game 2 (Saturday): Miami 9, Louisville 6
Game 3 (Sunday): Louisville 3, Miami 2
Miami took an early lead in the third inning of Game 3 with a two-run shot but Louisville responded promptly. Eddie King Jr. contributed with an RBI double in the seventh, helping his team return to Omaha for the sixth time under head coach Dan McDonnell.
Chapel Hill
Game 1 (Friday): North Carolina 18, Arizona 2
Game 2 (Saturday): Arizona 10, North Carolina 8
Game 3 (Sunday): Arizona 4, North Carolina 3
Arizona pulled off consecutive victories to shock the North Carolina fans, reaching the CWS for the first time during the Chip Hale era.
Durham
Game 1 (Saturday): Duke 7, Murray State 4
Game 2 (Sunday): Murray State 19, Duke 9
Game 3 (Monday): Murray State at Duke, 7 p.m. | ESPN
A spectacular offensive performance from Murray State led to a 19-9 victory, evening the series after a significant performance full of scoring bursts.
Baton Rouge
Game 1 (Saturday): LSU 16, West Virginia 9
Game 2 (Sunday): LSU 12, West Virginia 5
LSU dominated West Virginia to reach the College World Series, exhibiting a powerful offense again on Sunday night.
Moreover, various other thrilling games took place across the super regionals, providing baseball fans with gripping competition and intense moments.
