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College baseball offers a lot of entertainment, but the sheer volume of games can be overwhelming. The NCAA Tournament’s first week is a delight for baseball fans, with non-stop action on ESPN+. Here is a breakdown of the Knoxville Regional:
1. Tennessee
2. Southern Mississippi
3. Indiana
4. Northern Kentucky
Tennessee, the no. 1 seed, dominated in the SEC and is a force to be reckoned with. Southern Miss is on a hot streak under first-year coach Christian Ostrander. Indiana has had a subpar season, while Northern Kentucky is making its tournament debut after winning the Horizon League.
The Greenville Regional features top MLB draft prospects like Chase Burns of Wake Forest and Trey Yesavage of ECU. These teams will battle it out for a chance to face each other in the super regionals.
The Norman Regional showcases Oklahoma, Duke, UConn, and Oral Roberts. Duke, despite a strong season, was denied a hosting bid and will face a tough test against Oklahoma. UConn comes in with a conference title streak, while Oral Roberts fought their way to a regional berth.
In the Tallahassee Regional, Florida State, Alabama, UCF, and Stetson will battle it out. Florida State’s pitching strategy will be key, while Alabama is rising under new coach Rob Vaughn. Stetson has a tough record against strong opponents.
Finally, the Fayetteville Regional features powerhouse Arkansas, along with Louisiana Tech, Kansas State, and Southeast Missouri State. Arkansas boasts a strong pitching staff and looks to continue their dominance in the regional. Louisiana Tech faces a challenge against Kansas State’s untested lineup.
