NCAA College Baseball Men’s World Series – Double Elimination Round

The NCAA College Baseball Men’s World Series is all set to occur in Omaha. There are eight teams fighting for the CWS final bracket in a double-elimination format. The week has both bracket 1 and bracket 2 held, with the elimination bracket taking place the following days. Amid the College World Series, every team is looking forward to reaching the finals. But given the stakes, the odds are really narrow, and the strict elimination rounds make the clashes tighter. Particularly, the teams with a higher overall record can have an edge. At the same time, other teams have the chance to upset the giants. So, the double elimination rounds will be tense for every minute.

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Double Elimination Round Format

There are two brackets in the NCAA College Baseball Double Elimination rounds. Each bracket has two clashes. The first bracket features West Virginia vs Troy and North Carolina vs Ole Miss. The second bracket features Alabama vs Oklahoma and Georgia vs Texas, respectively. In both brackets, the winners from each clash will face each other in the second elimination round, while the losing teams will face each other likewise. Following that, the third elimination round will take place. After all the knockout stages, the final two teams will meet in the College World Series on June 22, 2026. Currently, the NCAA College Baseball Double Elimination Rounds are getting intense.  

Where to Watch the NCAA College Baseball Double Elimination Rounds?

The NCAA College Baseball Men’s College World Series (MCWS) will be live-streamed on ESPN. ESPN will broadcast the Men’s College World Series Double Elimination round live.

Schedule

NCAA College Baseball Tournament – Bracket 1

West Virginia vs Troy

Day: June 12, 2026

Time: 02:00 PM ET

North Carolina vs Ole Miss

Day: June 12, 2026

Time: 07:00 PM ET

NCAA College Baseball Tournament – Bracket 2

Alabama vs Oklahoma

Date: June 13, 2026

Time: 03:00 PM ET

Georgia vs Texas

Date: June 13, 2026

Time: 08:00 PM ET

NCAA College World Series Prediction

North Carolina vs Ole Miss

Day: June 12, 2026

Time: 07:00 PM ET

Expected Roster

North Carolina

Infield	Jake Schaffner
Infield	Erik Paulsen
Infield	Gavin Gallaher
Outfield	Owen Hull
Outfield	Luke Stevenson
Catcher	Macon Winslow
Starting Pitcher	Jason DeCaro
Key Relief / Support	Ryan Lynch
Key Relief / Support	Caden Glauber

Ole Miss

Infield	Brayden Randle
Infield	Judd Utermark
Infield	Will Furniss
Outfield	Tristan Bissetta
Outfield	Hayden Federico
Catcher	Eli Berch
Starting Pitcher	Hunter Elliott
Key Relief / Support	Taylor Rabe
Relief / Support	Cade Townsend

Prediction

North Carolina has a significant edge in terms of slugging percentage. Their on-base percentage reveals their advanced plate discipline. But Ole Miss has more home runs and consistent hitters. Despite North Carolina’s strong base-running, Ole Miss comes with good extra-base hits. Their batting lineup is more consistent than North Carolina’s. In terms of pitching, Ole Miss has a stunning strikeout ratio, whereas North Carolina has a reasonable pitching efficiency. But Ole Miss tends to concede more runs, as seen in their ERA. Comparatively, North Carolina has a lower ERA in total. However, Ole Miss’s consistent batting lineup put them as the favorite to win this NCAA College Baseball match-up.

West Virginia vs Troy

Day: June 12, 2026

Time: 02:00 PM ET

Expected Roster

West Virginia

Infield	Matt Ineich
Infield	Brodie Kresser
Infield	Tyrus Hall
Infield	Gavin Kelly
Outfield	Armani Guzman
Outfield	Ben Lumsden
Outfield	Paul Schoenfeld
Catcher	Matthew Graveline
Designated Hitter	Sean Smith
Starting Pitcher	Chansen Cole
Key Relief / Support	Maxx Yehl
Key Relief / Support	Ian Korn

Troy

Infield	Josh Pyne
Infield	Aaron Piasecki
Infield	Nolan Book
Infield	Blake Cavill
Outfield	Steven Meier
Outfield	Drew Nelson
Outfield	Houston Markham
Catcher	Jimmy Janicki
Designated Hitter	Jabe Boroff
Starting Pitcher	Tommy Egan OR Benjamin Stubbs
Key Relief / Support	Brock Tapper
Key Relief / Support	Dylan Alonso

Prediction

West Virginia’s on-base percentage is stronger than Troy’s, as they have a lineup that knows plate discipline. They also have a higher OPS, highlighting their ability to generate extra bases. But Troy’s batting average is considerably higher than West Virginia’s. Troy’s pitching is also strong with a higher strikeout rate. However, they recently had two defeats in a row. Meanwhile, West Virginia is on a five-game winning streak. Troy had an inconsistency problem for a very long time, making their next game against West Virginia uncertain. While Troy struggles with an unreliable roster performance, West Virginia is good at the plate. So, West Virginia is favored to win in this clash.

Georgia vs Texas

Date: June 13, 2026

Time: 08:00 PM ET

Expected Roster

Georgia

Infield	Tre Phelps
Infield	Ryan Black
Infield	Michael O’Shaughnessy
Infield	Henry Allen
Outfield	Daniel Jackson
Outfield	Jordy Oriach
Outfield	Cole Johnson
Catcher	Brennan Hudson
Designated Hitter	Scott Newman
Starting Pitcher	Matt Scott
Key Relief / Support	Justin Byrd
Key Relief / Support	Dylan Vagu

Texas

Infield	Adrian Rodriguez
Infield	Jace LaViolette
Infield	Max Belyeu
Infield	Dee Kennedy
Outfield	Jonah Williams
Outfield	Anthony Pack Jr.
Outfield	Maddox Monsour
Catcher	Presley Courville
Designated Hitter	Jalin Flores
Starting Pitcher	Dylan Volantis
Key Relief / Support	Sam Cozart
Key Relief / Support	Jack McKernan

Prediction

Texas is on an excellent run. They have won 16 games in a row and have been maintaining a strong scoring ratio. Technically, they have a superior squad in terms of offensive production. Georgia’s run production is notably higher with multiple batters scoring above 50. They also have a significantly higher number of home runs, showing their extra-base ability. Regarding batting discipline, they often reach bases and hit consistently. While Georgia has a considerable number of power hitters, Texas has a more complete offensive lineup. Texas’s winning streak makes it the favorite in this NCAA College Baseball clash.

Alabama vs Oklahoma

Date: June 13, 2026

Time: 03:00 PM ET

Expected Roster

Oklahoma Sooners

Infield	Jaxon Willits
Infield	Jackson Nicklaus
Infield	Anthony Mackenzie
Infield	Michael Snyder
Outfield	Kendall Pettis
Outfield	John Spikerman
Outfield	Carter Frederick
Catcher	Scott Mudler
Designated Hitter	Rocco Garza-Gongora
Starting Pitcher	LJ Mercurius
Key Relief / Support	Xander Mercurius
Key Relief / Support	Jaxon Grossman

Alabama Crimson Tide

Infield	Justin LeBron
Infield	Jason Torres
Infield	Brennan Holt
Infield	Luke Vaughn
Outfield	Bryce Fowler
Outfield	Eric Hines
Outfield	Peyton Steele
Catcher	Brady Neal
Designated Hitter	John Lemm
Starting Pitcher	Tyler Fay
Key Relief / Support	Zane Adams
Key Relief / Support	Myles Upchurch

Prediction

Oklahoma is frequent in batting with multiple batters having higher batting averages. They are also good at earning bases more effectively, coupled with their good slugging percentage. On the other hand, Alabama has more consistent run production, yet they are prone to losing by strikeouts. This is a substantial weakness for Alabama, considering Oklahoma’s stable batting lineup. When it comes to pitching, Alabama has a higher strikeout ratio and a lower ERA than Oklahoma. Oklahoma’s opponent’s batting average is also a notable factor that puts the odds against them. Hence, Alabama has the edge given its defensive stability. Therefore, Alabama is predicted to win in this NCAA College Baseball game.

Conclusion

The NCAA College Baseball MCWS is getting intensely dramatic with unexpected teams entering the final bracket. The knockout stage was full of surprises and still remains unpredictable. As every team races to achieve the best, there will be many tense and dramatic moments. So, fans can absolutely expect a thrilling weekend. Regardless of the outcome, the NCAA D1 Baseball Double Elimination Round will be entertaining throughout.