2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament: Breaking Down the 12 Regionals Involving the SEC

The SEC has not dominated the college baseball headlines this season, yet the conference enters this weekend with 12 representatives in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Seven of the 16 regional host sites are SEC ballparks.

Parity remains prevalent in this sport, but the league is gunning for its seventh College World Series title in a row. It would be foolish to announce any of the dozen programs as a lock to reach Omaha next month, but there’s a solid chance that at least one will be amongst the final eight.

It’s time for the greatest weekend of the season. Whether you’re just checking in for the first time and need to catch up on the what’s what, or if you’ve been tuning in to The College Baseball Show every week and are also salivating for the sprint to the CWS, welcome in.

Below is what you need to know regarding each of the 12 regionals involving the SEC. Let’s rock and roll.

Atlanta Regional

1. Georgia Tech (2)
2. Oklahoma
3. The Citadel
4. UIC

Summary: For the fifth season in a row, Oklahoma is in a regional. The Sooners have hosted just once in that span and will once again leave town as they eye their first trip to Omaha since 2022. This is OU’s sixth bid in nine tries under head coach Skip Johnson. The ’22 season is the only time it has made it out of a regional in the Johnson era. Georgia Tech boasts perhaps the best roster in the sport and it has held serve as one of the top teams in the nation all season long. The Yellow Jackets haven’t made it to a super regional since 2006. The Citadel made it out of the SoCon and punched its ticket for the first time since 2010, while UIC emerged from the Missouri Valley and is back for its first appearance since 2019.

Players to Know: C Vahn Lackey (GT), OF Drew Burress (GT), 2B Jarren Advincula (GT), RHP Tate McKee (GT), C Deiten Lachance (OU), 3B Camden Johnson (OU), SS Jaxon Willits (OU), LHP Cameron Johnson (OU), DH/RHP Michael Gibson (Citadel), LHP Will Holmes (Citadel), 1B Ashton Kampa (UIC), RHP Mason Lei (UIC)

SEC Key: It’ll take either a Georgia Tech collapse or a near-perfect weekend from the Sooners to come out on top in Atlanta this weekend. Assuming the former is out of the question, Oklahoma needs both Cam Johnson and RHP LJ Mercurius to avoid the total dud outings that have derailed their starts multiple times this season. The OU defense has been tremendous and that can’t change, either. With the bats, it knows how to nickel-and-dime its way to a win or two. Execute the game plan and try and frustrate your opponents.

Coach Quote: “You’re walking into a regional, there’s a reason why those guys are there. It’s a good opportunity for us, three good teams. Georgia Tech is really good, so I think that for us it’s going to be even better. I think our conference will prepare us for just about anything.” — Skip Johnson

Paired With: Lawrence Regional

Athens Regional

1. Georgia (3)
2. Boston College
3. Liberty
4. Long Island

Summary: For the first time in program history, Georgia has made three NCAA Tournaments in a row. All three appearances have now seen the Bulldogs host a regional at Foley Field under head coach Wes Johnson. Unlike the previous two years, though, UGA is a true favorite to return to Omaha for the first time since 2008 this time around. Boston College is back in the dance for the first time since 2023. The Eagles won 17 games in ACC play this season. Liberty, buoyed by ace right-handed pitcher Ben Blair, is one of, if not the toughest three seed in any regional. Long Island won the NEC Tournament and is in the field for just the fifth time ever.

Players to Know: C Daniel Jackson (UGA), 3B Tre Phelps (UGA), UTL Rylan Lujo (UGA), RHP Joey Volchko (UGA), SS Julio Solier (BC), LHP A.J. Colarusso (BC), 1B Nick Wang (BC), RHP Ben Blair (Liberty), SS Tanner Marsh (Liberty), OF Nick Matson (LIU), SS Ryan Rivera (LIU)

SEC Key: In reality, pitching is the key for just about every team in this field, but it’s a point worth hammering home regarding Georgia. The Bulldogs’ arms have plagued a push to Omaha in each of the last two seasons, and while they sit in a far better position this time around, that remains the biggest question mark. Joey Volchko, Caden Aoki, Dylan Vigue and Matt Scott are all right-handers with big-time stuff, but consistency has eluded each. Considering how potent the UGA lineup is, its pitching staff doesn’t have to be stellar — it just can’t blow up.

Coach Quote: “Long Island is a really good program. A couple years ago, they were leading North Carolina late in the game, and North Carolina walked them off with a grand slam if I remember correctly. They’re a good quality club. They’re not going to be intimidated coming here. Offensively, they can hit, and they really run. I think they’ve got 139 or 140 stolen bases. Their guys will throw strikes and attack the strike zone. Moving through the regional, Boston College had a good year in the ACC. Liberty probably has one of the best number ones in the country. Their Friday night guy would be a number one in our league as well. Their club has players with 18 to 20 home runs, so again, another quality club with a high RPI. It’s going to be a good regional.” — Wes Johnson

Paired With: Starkville Regional

Auburn Regional

1. Auburn (4)
2. UCF
3. NC State
4. Milwaukee

Summary: Auburn is back in the Field of 64 for the fourth time in the last five seasons and the seventh time in the 11 seasons under head coach Butch Thompson. The Tigers are a national seed once again and are seeking their third trip to Omaha under Thompson and first since 2022. The quest for the program’s first national championship continues. UCF is one of six Big 12 teams to crack the field after going 31-21 with 19 wins in league play. NC State is a controversial selection, as retiring head coach Elliot Avent will get one more go-round in postseason play despite the Wolfpack’s 51 RPI and losing record in ACC play. Milwaukee is back in the tournament for the first time since 2010 after stunning Wright State in the Horizon League championship.

Players to Know: C Chase Fralick (AU), LHP Jake Marciano (AU), 2B Chris Rembert (AU), RHP Andreas Alvarez (AU), OF Andrew Williamson (UCF), RHP Camden Wicker (UCF), OF John Smith III (UCF), OF Rett Johnson (NCSU), OF Ty Head (NCSU), DH Dominic Kibler (UWM), OF Dylan O’Connell (UWM)

SEC Key: Toting one of the nation’s top pitching staffs, Auburn has the clear edge on the bump and there’s nothing that any of these other three teams can counter with that the Tigers haven’t seen before. Auburn’s offense has leaned on different bats at different times, so passing the baton, working at-bats and keeping the pressure on its opponents behind its home crowd will be key. If AU plays to its standard, it should mow its way to another super regional.

Coach Quote: “A lot of people have stepped up to the plate to create that, but then still an urgency, a fight and a desire to keep trying to find more and do something the program hasn’t done before. It’s an opportunity and we’re looking forward to it.” … “It’s going to be three really good teams. Everybody’s either hot, Power Four, done it before, been there before, and we’ve got to play some good baseball.” — Butch Thompson

Paired With: Lincoln Regional

Chapel Hill Regional

1. North Carolina (5)
2. Tennessee
3. East Carolina
4. VCU

Summary: It’s not been a glamorous first season in charge for Josh Elander, but solid baseball late in the regular season helped vault Tennessee up to a two seed. This is the Vols’ sixth-straight appearance in the tournament. They made it to Omaha three times in a four-year span under Tony Vitello, with the latest appearance in 2024 culminating in the program’s first national title. North Carolina has been a consensus top-five team in the country for a majority of conference play, battling Georgia Tech atop the ACC. The Tar Heels are a clear-cut national title contender and will be a very tough crew to topple twice. East Carolina entered last week on the bubble but removed all doubt by winning the AAC Tournament. This is the Pirates’ sixth-straight bid. VCU has been a regular out of the A-10 and it returns to the dance for the 15th time.

Players to Know: RHP Jason DeCaro (UNC), OF Owen Hull (UNC), SS Jake Schaffner (UNC), RHP Ryan Lynch (UNC), 3B Henry Ford (UT), CF Garrett Wright (UT), RHP Tegan Kuhns (UT), DH Trent Grindlinger (UT), OF Jack Herring (ECU), LHP Ethan Norby (ECU), OF Davin Whitaker (ECU), C Jacob Lee (VCU), RHP Patrick Steitz (VCU)

SEC Key: Tennessee surged late to get off the three-line and it now poses a big threat to a UNC squad that has been among baseball’s best all spring. The Vols should feel like they’re playing with house money at this juncture, considering they were on the bubble last month and have trudged through some on-field adversity. The health of righty Landon Mack will play a big role in Tennessee’s pitching plans as they hope Evan Blanco and Tegan Kuhns can carry the load in a regional that’s loaded with elite arms. It’ll be a scratch-and-claw kind of weekend in Chapel Hill. UT shouldn’t be afraid to play free and go for broke.

Coach Quote: “I think we’re just grateful to be able to get back in the dance. You’re in the postseason, you’ve got a chance, and wasn’t the smoothest sailing early in SEC play, but really proud about how our guys, how they stayed in it, and a really good finish to SEC play, so again this time of year anything can happen. So we’re excited for the next challenge.” — Josh Elander

Paired With: College Station Regional

Austin Regional

1. Texas (6)
2. UC Santa Barbara
3. Tarleton State
4. Holy Cross

Summary: Texas will look to get out of a regional for the first time since 2023. This is the program’s sixth-straight berth and it’s the second time the Longhorns are hosting in two tries under head coach Jim Schlossnagle. Since winning its sixth national title in 2005, Texas has returned to Omaha six times but is yet to get back over the hump. This team looks capable of bringing glory back to The Forty Acres. UC Santa Barbara leads with ace righty Jackson Flora, a future top-10 draft pick and one of the best pitchers in the sport. The Gauchos are an at-large out of the two-bid Big West. Tarleton State makes its first-ever appearance after winning the WAC Tournament, while Holy Cross is back after winning the Patriot League bid for the second year in a row.

Players to Know: LHP Dylan Volantis (UT), OF Aiden Robbins (UT), C Carson Tinney (UT), RHP Sam Cozart (UT), RHP Jackson Flora (UCSB), LHP Chase Hoover (UCSB), OF Rowan Kelly (UCSB), OF Rayner Heinrich (TSU), 2B Slade McCloud (TSU), OF CJ Egrie (HC), RHP Jaden Wywoda (HC)

SEC Key: Potentially facing UCSB ace Jackson Flora is easily the scariest thing about this group if you’re Texas. If you’re the Longhorns, you have to assume you’ll get your usual outing from ace Dylan Volantis, but lefty Luke Harrison and righty Ruger Riojas have faded some down the stretch, and there aren’t many arms in the bullpen that have proven trustworthy throughout the season. If you’re Texas, leave no doubts offensively. You shouldn’t lose a slugfest, but you could certainly lose a pitcher’s duel.

Coach Quote: “At the end of the day you have to go play good baseball. As I always say this time of year, you’re playing a great team, a team that’s really hot or both. Looks like Holy Cross won their tournament and are playing really well. We’re certainly very aware of Tarleton, we’ve seen that up close and personal, and Santa Barbara has traditionally been an awesome west-coast power with a great pitching staff. Some of these teams, you look at and never even play them, but you do have to prepare for all of them.” — Jim Schlossnagle

Paired With: Eugene Regional (Oregon, Oregon State, Washington State, Yale)

Tuscaloosa Regional

1. Alabama (7)
2. Oklahoma State
3. USC Upstate
4. Alabama State

Summary: It’s a fourth-straight bid for Alabama, which now has a chance to host super regionals in Tuscaloosa for the first time since 2006. The Crimson Tide last hosted a regional in 2023, which is also the last time it made it to supers. While not considered to be cut from the same cloth as other perennial contenders in the top eight, Bama has put itself in a wonderful position to return to Omaha for the first time since 1999. Oklahoma State surged late in Big 12 action and presents a serious challenge to the Tide. The Cowboys are 37-20 with 18 wins in Big 12 play. USC Upstate makes a second-straight appearance after winning the Big South Tournament once again. Alabama State comes out of the SWAC for the third time in program history.

Players to Know: SS Justin Lebron (UA), UTL Brady Neal (UA), RHP Myles Upchurch (UA), RHP Tyler Fay (UA), OF Kollin Ritchie (OSU), OF Alex Conover (OSU), LHP Ethan Lund (OSU), OF Henry Zenor (USCU), 1B Wylie Waters (USCU), OF Miguel Oropeza (ASU), OF Niguel Jenkins (ASU), RHP James Peterson (ASU)

SEC Key: Alabama finds itself in a tremendous spot after playing some great baseball to end the season. Justin Lebron entered the season with Golden Spikes aspirations, but much like last season, he has struggled some in league play. This is the last go-round for the Tide superstar, so getting him rolling early and often would be huge. At his best, Lebron is a game-breaker. Does he have a big moment or two in store this weekend?

Coach Quote: “Feels good to be in this spot. Was really excited for these guys finding out what they earned with their regular season play. Quickly you go from excitement and all that to turning your attention to preparation. We talked about this the other day: Nobody is going to remember this group for hosting a regional and being the No. 7 seed. That doesn’t matter, it’s can you advance past this, can you do all these things … we turned our attention very quickly to three good teams that are going to be coming in this weekend.” — Rob Vaughn

Paired With: Tallahassee Regional (Florida State, Coastal Carolina, Northern Illinois, St. John’s)

Gainesville Regional

1. Florida (8)
2. Miami
3. Troy
4. Rider

Summary: Despite its topsy-turvy season, here Florida is, playing like one of the best teams in the nation at the perfect time. The Gators snuck into the top eight and have now made the Field of 64 for the 18th time in 19 tries under legendary head coach Kevin O’Sullivan. UF’s postseason pedigree speaks for itself — it has made nine trips to Omaha under O’Sullivan, with the last coming in 2024. A familiar foe potentially awaits in Miami — Florida beat the Hurricanes twice early in the season in Coral Gables. They’ll now make the trip to The Swamp. Out of the Sun Belt, Troy was on the bubble but it gets an at-large bid. The Trojans last made the field in 2023. Out of the MAAC comes the Rider Broncos, who last claimed a bid in 2023, too.

Players to Know: RHP Aidan King (UF), RHP Liam Peterson (UF), SS Brendan Lawson (UF), OF Blake Cyr (UF), OF Derek Williams (Miami), C Alex Sosa (Miami), LHP Rob Evans (Miami), C Jimmy Janicki (Troy), OF Steven Meier (Troy), RHP Tommy Egan (Troy), OF Kyle Neri (Rider), RHP PJ Craig (Rider)

SEC Key: Florida made an attempt to rid itself of the Jekyll-Hyde moniker across the last few weeks of the season, bringing a little more consistency to the field. The Gators are playing perhaps their best baseball of the year right now, but is one more drop on the rollercoaster ride coming up? Of UF’s 19 losses this season, 13 came at home. It needs to ride the momentum and feed the hot hands this weekend in order to keep Condron Ballpark friendly confines.

Coach Quote: “I’m really proud of the way our team played [in the SEC Tournament]. I think we may have opened up some eyes to other people around the country that may not have seen us play. And we’ve come such a long way. This weekend kind of puts us in a position for our team to be ready for the postseason.” — Kevin O’Sullivan

Paired With: Hattiesburg Regional (Southern Miss, Virginia, Jacksonville State, Little Rock)

College Station Regional

1. Texas A&M (12)
2. USC
3. Texas State
4. Lamar

Summary: After missing the 2025 postseason in stunning fashion, Texas A&M (39-14) is back in the dance in year two under head coach Michael Earley. The Aggies made two trips to Omaha in three seasons under Jim Schlossnagle, including a runner-up finish in 2024, the best finish in program history. Expectations are high for A&M, and despite missing out on a national seed, it’ll be a tough out with Olsen Magic on its side. It’s been an incredible season for USC, which totes the elite pitching duo of Mason Edwards and Grant Govel. The Trojans, now out of the Big Ten, were the last undefeated team in Division I this season and head to College Station with a 43-15 record. Texas State was another bubbly Sun Belt squad but the Bobcats are back for the first time since 2022. Lamar came out of the Southland for its first bid since 2010.

Players to Know: 1B Gavin Grahovac (A&M), OF Caden Sorrell (A&M), 2B Chris Hacopian (A&M), LHP Mason Edwards (USC), RHP Grant Govel (USC), OF Jack Basseer (USC), OF Rashawn Galloway (TSU), C Clayton Namken (TSU), 1B Manny Salas (TSU), C Jake Wagoner (Lamar), RHP Chris Olivier (Lamar)

SEC Key: A&M has leaned on a select few pitchers this season and does not the depth to succeed if it falls into the losers bracket and has to play five games in four days. Defeating Lamar and taking care of business early is critical. The Aggies can really swing it, but it’s all about how the arms fare in College Station this weekend.

Coach Quote: “Really quality teams. We’ve played Lamar and Texas State. So yeah, there’s definitely some familiarity there. Definitely different on a Tuesday vs. weekend, so it will be a different challenge just with different pitchers going for each team. But obviously really good teams that deserve to be there, and we’re going to have our hands full … We’re excited about it. We’ve had a really good season. You get rewarded a little bit to play at home. It means nothing. It doesn’t guarantee you anything. But again, we are fired up to be playing at home for sure.” — Michael Earley

Paired With: Chapel Hill Regional

Lincoln Regional

1. Nebraska (13)
2. Ole Miss
3. Arizona State
4. South Dakota State

Summary: Back in the field for the second year in a row, Ole Miss is easily one of the most dangerous teams on the two-line. This is the Rebels’ 20th appearance under head coach Mike Bianco, who’s in his 26th year at the helm in Oxford. Ole Miss won its first national title in 2022, which is the last time it went on the road for a regional. There will be postseason baseball in Lincoln for the first time since 2008. Will Bolt’s Nebraska squad is legit and finished second in the Big Ten regular season standings behind top-ranked UCLA. Arizona State has been very polarizing but it makes it out of the Big 12 for the second year in a row and is one of the tougher three seeds in the field. South Dakota State is in the dance for the second time ever after winning the Summit League Tournament.

Players to Know: SS Dylan Carey (Neb), 1B Case Sanderson (Neb), RHP Carson Jasa (Neb), RHP Ty Horn (Neb), LHP Hunter Elliott (OM), RHP Cade Townsend (OM), 3B Judd Utermark (OM), OF Tristan Bissetta (OM), OF Landon Hairston (ASU), LHP Cole Carlon (ASU), 2B Nu’u Contrades (ASU), DH Luke Luskey (SDSU), 3B Nolan Grawe (SDSU)

SEC Key: The Rebels have the frontline pitching and the supreme power, allowing it to excel in low and high-scoring affairs. Competing in one of, if not the toughest regional, the Rebels bring a wealth of experience and energy to the table, which puts it in a solid position. Their game against Arizona State on Friday will be a marquee opening-day matchup. Bianco’s crew should go all out to beat the Sun Devils and avoid the loser’s bracket in such a stacked, unforgiving group. Sage advice, I know.

Coach Quote: “To lose the first game in the conference tournament and then to come back here and really ask them to get back to work. We want to be our best version this coming weekend, and to do that, we’ve gotta take care of some business. I thought the guys were awesome, very mature — and that’s from the usual suspects like Judd (Utermar) and Hunter (Elliott) and those guys, but the other guys like Dom (Decker). Leadership is transferrable to those younger guys.” — Mike Bianco

Paired With: Auburn Regional

Starkville Regional

1. Mississippi State (14)
2. Cincinnati
3. Louisiana
4. Lipscomb

Summary: Mississippi State did not have a strong finish to the season, but the committee opted not to send it on the road this weekend. The Bulldogs have looked the part in year one under head coach Brian O’Connor and are making their third-straight tourney appearance. Since winning the program’s first national title in 2021, State has not made it out of a regional. This is the first time postseason baseball will be played at Dudy Noble Field since that special ’21 campaign. Led by coveted slugger Quinton Coats, Cincinnati will bring some Big 12 thump to The Dude. This is the Bearcats’ second-straight bid but still just their fifth in program history. Louisiana entered last week on the bubble but left no doubts after performing well in the Sun Belt Tournament. This is the Cajuns’ fourth bid in the last five seasons. Lipscomb conquered the A-SUN and is in for the fourth time in program history and first since 2023.

Players to Know: 3B Ace Reese (MSU), LHP Tomas Valincius (MSU), DH Noah Sullivan (MSU), OF Jacob Parker (MSU), 1B Quinton Coats (UC), DH Enzo Infelise (UC), C Jack Natili (UC), RHP Nathan Taylor (UC), 1B Lee Amedee (UL), LHP Andrew Herrmann (UL), RHP Cody Brasch (UL), 3B Cam Pruitt (Lipscomb), OF Hutson Miles (Lipscomb)

SEC Key: Lean on The Dude. There won’t be a more raucous environment this weekend and it was no guarantee that State would be staying at home in the first place. The Bulldogs have the best pitcher and best position player in the group. Do your job, relish the home field advantage and push for a return to supers.

Coach Quote: “I’m thrilled for our players and our fans that there will be postseason baseball back at Dudy Noble Field. I’ve experienced how special this place is from both dugouts and know that this weekend will be an unbelievable experience for all involved. It will be a challenging regional with three talented teams coming to town and we look forward to the opportunity ahead of us.” — Brian O’Connor

Paired With: Athens Regional

Lawrence Regional

1. Kansas (15)
2. Arkansas
3. Missouri State
4. Northeastern

Summary: For the 22nd time in 24 tries under head coach Dave Van Horn, Arkansas has made the NCAA Tournament. The Hogs got the short end of the stick on the hosting front and will hit the road for a regional for the first time since 2022 — of note, the last two times they didn’t host a regional, they still made it to Omaha. Still somehow seeking its first national title, Arkansas has made the College World Series eight times under Van Horn. Kansas rightfully hosts after winning the Big 12 regular season and tournament championships. Dan Fitzgerald’s Jayhawks are 42-16 and are making back-to-back appearances in the Field of 64 for just the second time in program history. Missouri State is one of three teams to come out of C-USA and is a program that’s very familiar with Arkansas. Northeastern comes out of the CAA for the fourth time in the last six seasons.

Players to Know: SS Tyson LeBlanc (KU), C Augusto Mungarrieta (KU), 1B Josh Dykhoff (KU), RHP Dom Voegele (KU), LHP Hunter Dietz (Arky), C Ryder Helfrick (Arky), SS Camden Kozeal (Arky), RHP Gabe Gaeckle (Arky), 3B Curry Sutherland (MSU), OF Caden Bogenpohl (MSU), SS Logan Fyffe (MSU), OF Harrison Feinberg (NU), RHP Luc Rising (NU)

SEC Key: Arkansas-Missouri State will be one of the feistier games of the weekend. The Razorbacks will already feel slighted that they aren’t playing in Fayetteville, and now they have a tall task trying to make it out of perhaps the toughest of the 16 regionals. That’ll add some tension to a program that’s become synonymous with crashing out of postseason play in brutal fashion. Toeing the line of playing free but not out of control will be crucial for Van Horn’s club as they eye a sixth super regional bid in the last eight seasons.

Coach Quote: “Missouri State, obviously we played them home and away, two really good games. Big, physical team, experienced, have a lot of power and they can beat you in a few different ways. Doesn’t surprise me that we’re playing them, we’re in the same area. Then Northeastern, followed them a little bit because they seem to like to run, they’ve got over 200 stolen bases as a team, which is amazing … Kansas, having a great year … they hit a lot of home runs, won the Big 12 title … really good team, another older team, they have a lot of JUCO transfers and some really key players back from last year’s team.” — Dave Van Horn

Paired With: Atlanta Regional

Morgantown Regional

1. West Virginia (16)
2. Wake Forest
3. Kentucky
4. Binghamton

Summary: Kentucky was once again on the bubble and it once again came out on the right side. This is the Wildcats’ fourth-straight bid, continuing a program record, and fifth overall in 10 seasons under head coach Nick Mingione. UK made its first-ever appearance in Omaha in 2024 and will now look to upset its way to a third super regional berth in the last four years. West Virginia finished second in the Big 12 regular season standings and has been a top-25 team for much of the year. The Mountaineers are chasing a third-straight super regional berth and are familiar with taking on Kentucky in postseason play. Wake Forest went 16-14 in ACC play but still features dominant frontline pitching and is making its fifth-straight postseason appearance. Binghamton is back for the second year in the row, representing the America East.

Players to Know: C Gavin Kelly (WVU), LHP Maxx Yehl (WVU), RHP Chansen Cole (WVU), OF Paul Schoenfeld (WVU), RHP Chris Levonas (WF), 1B Kade Lewis (WF), OF Luke Costello (WF), SS Tyler Bell (UK), RHP Jaxon Jelkin (UK), OF Jayce Tharnish (UK), OF Matt Bolton (BU), RHP Conner Griffin (BU)

SEC Key: To beat the pitching drum once more, Kentucky needs to squeeze every pitch it can out of ace Jaxon Jelkin, because who knows what you’re getting from anyone behind him. And much like Alabama and Justin Lebron, The Wildcats have a superstar at shortstop in Tyler Bell, someone who can make a severe impact on the game in multiple ways. Lean on your star power, keep it chaotic offensively and try to muck it up in Morgantown.

Coach Quote: “When they announce us and we celebrate, I didn’t even hear who we were playing. Then I learned it was Wake Forest. Great deal of respect; awesome program. Then I realized, who are we paired up with in the Super? Okay, No. 1 UCLA. I wouldn’t have it any other way than the hardest. I want to play the best teams. In our region and in our tournament, those are the best teams in the country. I want us to have a path where we have to play the best teams, regardless of our regional, they’re all the best teams in the country.” — Nick Mingione

Paired With: Los Angeles Regional (UCLA, Virginia Tech, Cal Poly, Saint Mary’s)