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.
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.