The first pitch of the 2025 College World Series is set for Friday afternoon in Omaha as eight teams take part in a double-elimination bracket to decide NCAA baseball's national champion. The SEC has captured five consecutive titles dating back to the 2019 season — all from different programs — with Arkansas and 2023 champion LSU trying to keep that streak of dominance intact.

Arkansas opened a 7-1 lead with a five-run fourth inning. Logan Maxwell hit a grand slam off AJ Russell, the Vols' third pitcher of the inning. The Razorbacks loaded the bases on singles by Cam Kozeal and Reese Robinett, followed by an intentional walk to Charles Davalan to set up a force play.

Arkansas right fielder Logan Maxwell hits a grand slam, Sunday, June 8, 2025, during the fourth inning of the Razorbacks' 11-4 win over Tennessee in game two of the NCAA Fayetteville Super Regional at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville. (Hank Layton/WholeHogSports)

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The Arkansas baseball team is chasing its 12th College World Series. The Hogs face Tennessee next in a Super Regional Game 1. Follow for live updates.