What began as a "casual" event for fans to partake in has blown up and turned into a must-do College World Series bucket list item for fans who travel to the Mecca of college baseball to experience the feels and emotions of the sport's most sacred grounds up front.

The Arizona Wildcats and Louisville Cardinals meet up in Omaha on Sunday with their NCAA Men’s College World Series hopes on the line in the first elimination game of the tournament. Both teams had high hopes coming into the Men’s College World Series, but found themselves on the losing end of a couple of tough battles.

Louisville Cardinals baseball won an NCAA CWS elimination baseball game vs Arizona. Three takeaways from UofL baseball's NCAA Tournament win:

OMAHA, NE ― Day 2 of the 2025 Men's College World Series saw powerhouse LSU move into the winners bracket while mid-major darlings Murray State will face elimination against Arkansas. The Tigers saw a strong start from Kade Anderson in a 4-1 win over the Razorbacks, while UCLA defeated the Racers, 6-4.

College World Series odds, picks, predictions, TV channel for Arkansas Razorbacks vs Murray State Racers NCAA baseball game on Monday, June 16.

OMAHA, Neb. — The Oregon State Beavers play the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on Sunday in the winners’ bracket of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field. The first pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. PT. in a game that will air live on ESPN2.

With Paul Skenes waving on FaceTime, LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne, center right, poses with Todd Graves, second from left, and friends following game four of the College World Series between the Tigers and the Razorbacks, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Neb. LSU defeated Arkansas 4-1.

College World Series odds, picks, predictions, projections, TV channel, time for LSU Tigers vs UCLA Bruins NCAA baseball game on Monday, June 16.

Under Dave Van Horn, Arkansas baseball has faced postseason heartbreak. That could continue after a College World Series loss.