
Meta Description: NCAA baseball scores recap: LSU, Tennessee, and Texas A&M dominate weekend games. Key highlights, standout players, and tournament implications.
Introduction
The 2024 NCAA baseball season delivered another action-packed weekend, with top-ranked teams battling for supremacy. Defending champions LSU edged past Florida in extra innings, while Tennessee extended their winning streak to 12 games. With the College World Series just weeks away, every game carries heightened significance. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest scores, upsets, and standout performances.
Top-Ranked Teams Secure Decisive Wins
- #1 Tennessee 7, #8 Vanderbilt 3
- Vols’ pitcher Drew Beam threw 8 strikeouts in 6 innings
- 3-run homer by Blake Burke sealed the win
- Tennessee now 40-7 (best record in SEC)
- #3 Texas A&M 5, #12 Arkansas 4 (10 innings)
- Walk-off RBI from Jace LaViolette
- Aggies maintain lead in SEC West
- #5 LSU 6, #9 Florida 5 (11 innings)
- Tommy White’s clutch double in extras
- Tigers’ bullpen held Gators to 1 hit after 7th inning
Biggest Upsets of the Weekend
- Oregon State 4, #2 Clemson 3: Beavers’ small-ball strategy stuns Tigers
- UC Irvine 8, #7 Oregon 2: Anteaters’ pitching dominates Ducks’ lineup
- Dallas Baptist 6, #15 Oklahoma State 5: Patriots rally in 9th inning
“This shows parity in college baseball—any team can win on any day,” said ESPN analyst Kyle Peterson.
Standout Individual Performances
- Pitcher of the Weekend: Hagen Smith (Arkansas) – 14 Ks vs. Missouri
- Hitter of the Weekend: Jac Caglianone (Florida) – 3 HRs in 2 games
- Freshman Star: Drew Rerick (Duke) – 0.00 ERA in 12 relief appearances
Conference Race Implications
- SEC: Tennessee (19-5) leads, but Texas A&M (18-6) closes in
- ACC: Clemson (17-7) clings to 1-game lead over UNC
- Big 12: Oklahoma (15-6) overtakes West Virginia
Looking Ahead: Key Upcoming Matchups
- Tennessee vs. Kentucky (May 10-12) – SEC East showdown
- Wake Forest vs. Clemson (May 11-13) – ACC title implications
- Oregon State vs. Arizona (May 9-11) – Pac-12 momentum battle
Tournament Outlook
With Selection Monday (May 27) approaching:
- Locked In: Tennessee, Texas A&M, Clemson
- Bubble Watch: TCU, Alabama, Northeastern
- Dark Horses: East Carolina, Indiana State
Conclusion: A Season Heating Up
This weekend’s NCAA baseball scores proved why this sport captivates fans—dramatic finishes, emerging stars, and unpredictable upsets. As teams jockey for postseason position, every pitch carries weight. The road to Omaha promises more fireworks in the coming weeks.
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