2025 NCAA Baseball Oxford Regional: Tournament Preview

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Oxford, Mississippi – The excitement of postseason college baseball returns to Swayze Field as Ole Miss hosts the 2025 NCAA Baseball Oxford Regional from Friday, May 30 through Monday, June 2. Four teams—Ole Miss, Georgia Tech, Western Kentucky, and Murray State—will compete in a double-elimination format for the chance to advance to the Super Regionals and continue their road to Omaha.

Venue and Dates

Venue: Swayze Field, Oxford, Mississippi
Dates: May 30 – June 2, 2025 (Games may extend to June 2 if necessary)6 5.

Participating Teams and Season Summaries

Ole Miss Rebels (40-19) – No. 1 Seed

The host and No. 10 national seed, Ole Miss, enters regional play after a strong 2025 campaign and an impressive SEC Tournament run. The Rebels posted a 40-19 overall record, earning one of the coveted top-16 seeds and the right to play postseason baseball at home. Under head coach Mike Bianco, Ole Miss has established itself as a perennial power, and the team is eager to capitalize on home-field advantage in front of passionate fans at Swayze Field1 4 6.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (36-21) – No. 2 Seed

Georgia Tech, making its 36th NCAA Tournament appearance and fifth in the last six years, arrives in Oxford as the No. 2 seed. The Yellow Jackets finished the season with a 36-21 record, highlighted by an impressive 13-6 mark on the road—their best away record since 2004. This regional marks the final postseason for legendary head coach Danny Hall, the 2025 ACC Coach of the Year, who has guided the program to three College World Series appearances during his tenure. Georgia Tech is 0-3 against SEC opponents this year, though all games were closely contested3.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (34-23) – No. 3 Seed

Western Kentucky earned the No. 3 seed in the Oxford Regional after a solid season, finishing with a 34-23 record. The Hilltoppers are no strangers to postseason play and will look to make a statement against a competitive field. Their balanced roster and resilient play style have been key to their success in 2025, and they will open regional play against Georgia Tech3 4.

Murray State Racers (32-25) – No. 4 Seed

Rounding out the field, Murray State enters as the No. 4 seed with a 32-25 record. The Racers have demonstrated grit throughout the year and earned their spot in the NCAA Tournament through consistent performances in conference play. They will face the host Rebels in the opening round, aiming to play spoiler and extend their postseason journey2 4.

Regional Schedule

Friday, May 30
- Game 1: Ole Miss vs. Murray State
- Game 2: Georgia Tech vs. Western Kentucky2 3 4
Saturday, May 31
- Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2
- Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2
Sunday, June 1
- Elimination and advancement games as determined by results
Monday, June 2 (if necessary)
- Regional championship game

All games will be broadcast across the ESPN Networks, providing national coverage of the action from Oxford2.

Tournament Format

The Oxford Regional follows the NCAA’s traditional double-elimination format. The team that emerges undefeated or with only one loss will advance to the Super Regionals, where they will face the winner of the Athens Regional for a berth in the Men’s College World Series6.

Swayze Field: The Host Venue

Swayze Field, renowned for its electric atmosphere and passionate fans, serves as the backdrop for this year’s Oxford Regional. Hosting postseason baseball is a special occasion for the Ole Miss community, and players like ace Hunter Elliott have expressed excitement about the opportunity to compete on their home turf4 5.

“It would be one of the best environments in college baseball next weekend. But, yeah, just me being from Mississippi I grew up going to a ton of games, going to some really cool postseason games. It would mean the world for me to play in one.”
— Hunter Elliott, Ole Miss pitcher4

What’s at Stake

The winner of the Oxford Regional will advance to the Super Regionals, paired with the Athens Regional, which features the Georgia Bulldogs, Binghamton, Oklahoma State, and Duke. From there, just two wins separate a team from a coveted spot in the Men’s College World Series in Omaha4.

Looking Ahead

With four competitive teams, a storied venue, and the energy of postseason baseball, the Oxford Regional promises thrilling matchups and memorable moments as the journey to Omaha begins.

Disclaimer: Some content in this post was created with assistance from AI.