LSU to Host West Virginia in NCAA Super Regional Showdown

Baton Rouge, La. – The No.6 LSU Tigers (46-15) are set to face the West Virginia Mountaineers (44-14) in a highly anticipated NCAA Super Regional series at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field. The winner of the best-of-three series will advance to the Men’s College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.

Series Schedule and Broadcast Details

game 1: Saturday, June 7, 1 p.m. CT on ESPN
Game 2: Sunday, June 8, 5 p.m. CT on ESPN2
Game 3 (if necessary): Monday, June 9, Time to be persistent

All times are Central and subject to change. The ESPN family of networks will broadcast the games.

NCAA Announces Super Regional Hosts

The NCAA Division I Baseball Committee announced the eight super-regional hosts. Here’s a look at the other matchups:

Friday, June 6 Super Regionals

Note: Game times and ESPN Network subject to change. All times are Central.

Miami (FL) (34-25) at Louisville (38-21): 2 p.m.(ESPN2), 10 a.m. (ESPN), TBD (TBD)
No. 9 Florida St. (41-14) at No. 8 Oregon St. (45-13-1): 5 p.m. (ESPN2), 8 p.m. (ESPN2),TBD (TBD)
Arizona (42-18) at No. 5 North Carolina (45-13): 11 a.m.(ESPN2), 11 a.m. (ESPN2), TBD (TBD)
No. 13 Coastal Carolina (51-11) at No. 4 Auburn (41-18): 8 p.m. (ESPN2), 2 p.m. (ESPN2), TBD (TBD)

Saturday, June 7 Super Regionals

Note: Game times and ESPN Network subject to change. All times are Central.

UTSA (47-13) at no. 15 UCLA (45-16): 6 p.m. (ESPNU),2 p.m. (TBD), TBD (TBD)
Murray St. (42-14) at Duke (40-19): 12 p.m. (ESPNU), 11 a.m. (TBD), TBD (TBD)
West Virginia (44-14) at No. 6 LSU (46-15): 1 p.m. (ESPN), 5 p.m. (ESPN2), TBD (TBD)
No. 14 Tennessee (46-17) at No. 3 Arkansas (46-13): 4 p.m. (ESPN), 2 p.m. (ESPN), TBD (TBD)

road to Omaha

The NCAA also announced that the men’s College World Series order of first-round games for both Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14, will be determined on Monday, June 9. Game dates and times will be released by the ESPN family of networks and http://www.ncaa.com/mcws as soon as they are available.

The Men’s College World Series begins play Friday, June 13, at Charles Schwab Field Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska.

FAQ

Where is the Super Regional being played?: Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
when does the Super Regional begin?: Saturday, june 7.
How can I watch the games?: The games will be televised on ESPN and ESPN2.
When is the Men’s College World Series?: It begins Friday, June 13, in Omaha, nebraska.

Ole Miss Pitching Shuts Down LSU, Rebels Advance in SEC Tournament

HOOVER, Ala. – A stellar performance from four Ole Miss pitchers propelled the Rebels to a 2-0 victory over LSU in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Tournament semifinal. The dominant pitching display limited the Tigers to a mere two hits, securing Ole Miss’s spot in the championship game.

Did you know? Ole Miss’s victory marked their 40th win of the season, showcasing their consistent performance throughout the year.

Ole Miss now stands at 40-18 for the season and will face Vanderbilt in the tournament championship game Sunday at Noon CT. The rebels are looking to add another trophy to their case.

LSU Looks Ahead to NCAA Regionals

LSU, despite the loss, holds a strong 43-14 record.The Tigers are set to compete in the regional round of the NCAA tournament, with their first game scheduled for Friday. The NCAA Regional sites will be announced Sunday at 7:30 p.m. CT, followed by the unveiling of the 64-team field Monday at 11 a.m. CT on ESPN2.

Pro Tip: Keep an eye on the NCAA selection show to see where LSU and other top teams will be competing in the regional round.

LSU coach jay Johnson expressed confidence in his team’s ability to bounce back. We’re really excited about playing home baseball next week, hopefully the next two weeks, and we’ll get ready for that, Johnson said. get home tonight, get a day off tommorow, see the lay of the land on Monday and get right to work right after that.

I think our team, how they handled the schedule, the consistency in which they did, should play with great confidence going forward, and that’s what I expect them to do.

LSU coach Jay Johnson

Pitching Prowess: A Breakdown

Gunnar Dennis: The left-handed pitcher (4-1) earned the win, pitching 2.1 innings without allowing a hit, while issuing one walk and recording two strikeouts.
cade Townsend: The Ole Miss starter pitched 4.2 innings, allowing two hits, three walks, and striking out three.
Connor spencer: secured his seventh save of the season with a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one walk and striking out one.

Key plays of the Game

First Inning: Ole Miss first baseman Will Furniss hit his 10th home run of the season, giving the Rebels a 1-0 lead.
Fourth Inning: Designated hitter Campbell Smithwick lined an RBI single, extending the lead to 2-0.

Pitching Matchup on the Mound

Despite the loss, LSU’s pitchers Jaden Noot, Chase Shores, and Jacob Mayers delivered strong performances, allowing just one earned run on three hits.

Jaden Noot: (2-1) was charged with the loss, allowing two runs – one earned – on three hits in 4.0 innings with two walks and a career-high seven strikeouts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Ole Miss’s record after this win?

Ole Miss’s record is now 40-18.

When and where will LSU play in the NCAA Tournament?

LSU will begin play in the regional round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday. The regional sites will be announced Sunday at 7:30 p.m. CT.

Who will Ole Miss play in the SEC Championship game?

Ole Miss will play Vanderbilt in the SEC Championship game.

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