Auburn, Oregon State, Kentucky Advance; Clemson Exits

Auburn baseball advanced to its first-ever home Super Regional after sweeping its regional, led by standout infielder Eric Snow and strong pitching, and will next face Coastal Carolina. Oregon State remained in NCAA Tournament contention with wins over TCU and USC, seeking a second straight regional title. Clemson, after an opening win over USC Upstate highlighted by Cam Cannarella, was eliminated from the postseason following a heavy loss to Kentucky, continuing their trend of early tournament exits. Kentucky advanced after coming from behind to defeat USC Upstate, who was making its NCAA debut under coach Kane Sweeney following a significant roster overhaul. Despite their quick exit, USC Upstate set school records and earned several conference honors during a milestone season. Rival coaches commended USC Upstate’s unity and progress.