After a week of waiting, the 2025 men's College World Series is finally underway in Omaha. Arizona and Coastal Carolina kicked things off on Friday afternoon, w

OMAHA, NE ― Day 2 of the 2025 Men's College World Series saw powerhouse LSU move into the winners bracket while mid-major darlings Murray State will face elimination against Arkansas. The Tigers saw a strong start from Kade Anderson in a 4-1 win over the Razorbacks, while UCLA defeated the Racers, 6-4.

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The eight teams in Omaha have combined for 74 appearances in the College World Series and 16 national championships.

Under Dave Van Horn, Arkansas baseball has faced postseason heartbreak. That could continue after a College World Series loss.