As conference tournaments are being played in the SEC and around the country, RNN Sports is looking ahead to the NCAA Baseball Tournament that will conclude with the Men’s College World Series in June!
As of the date of this story, Arkansas appears to be a lock for hosting both a NCAA Regional Tournament and possibly a Super Regional Tournament at Baum-Walker Stadium. To host a Super Regional, the Hogs would have to win their regional tournament.
So, Hogs fans, here is a list of important dates leading up to the NCAA Tournament and the eventual crowning of a national champion in college baseball.
Selection show: Monday, May 29 — airs at noon ET on ESPN2
Regionals: Friday-Monday, June 2-5
Super regionals: Friday-Sunday, June 9-11 or Saturday-Monday, June 10-12
First day of MCWS games: Start Friday, June 16
MCWS finals: Saturday-Monday, June 24-26
Final championship game: Monday, June 26
Each regional tournament will be double-elimination, from June 2-5. Winners of the regional round advance to the super regionals, from June 9-11 or June 10-12.
The interactive NCAA baseball bracket is here. You can get a printable copy of the NCAA college baseball bracket here, and you can get a printable copy of the Men’s College World Series bracket here.
But first things first! The Hogs play Wednesday at 12 p.m. local time in Hoover, Alabama in the SEC Tournament. The Hogs will play the winner of today’s game between Tennessee and Texas A&M. At publication time, the Volunteers and the Aggies were in a ninth inning rain delay with A&M leading, 3-0.
Note to Our Readers: The interactive NCAA bracket and associated information is courtesy of the NCAA.
