AUBURN, Ala. — June 3, 2025 — The road to Omaha continues as the No. 4 Auburn Tigers prepare to host the No. 13 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in the Auburn Super Regional, a best-of-three series set to determine which team will advance to the 2025 Men’s College World Series. The action begins Friday, June 6, at Plainsman Park, with game times scheduled for 8 p.m. CT (ESPN2) on Friday and 2 p.m. CT (ESPN2) on Saturday. If necessary, a decisive third game will be played on Sunday.
Season Review
Auburn Tigers (41-18, SEC)
Auburn has been a powerhouse throughout the 2025 season, earning the No. 4 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers finished sixth in the SEC but secured a national seed thanks to their dominant performances against top-tier competition. Auburn’s offensive firepower has been a key factor, with the team slugging .505 and hitting 86 home runs this season, their highest mark since 2010.
Led by head coach Butch Thompson, Auburn has relied on a balanced attack, featuring standout performances from junior catcher Ike Irish (.352 BA, 16 HR, 52 RBI), freshman Bub Terrell (.727 BA in the regional, Auburn Regional MVP), and senior infielder Cooper McMurray (.329 BA, 14 HR, 57 RBI). The pitching staff, anchored by ace Sam Dutton and freshman Andreas Alvarez, has complemented the offensive firepower with a team ERA of 3.67.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (51-11, Sun Belt)
Coastal Carolina enters the Super Regional as one of the hottest teams in college baseball, riding a 21-game winning streak. The Chanticleers dominated the Sun Belt Conference, finishing with a 26-4 record in league play and securing the No. 13 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Head coach Kevin Schnall has built a team that thrives on pitching depth and offensive explosiveness. Coastal boasts a team-wide ERA of 3.22, with weekend starters Jacob Morris, Riley Eikhoff, and Cameron Flukey combining for 254 strikeouts to just 47 walks. Offensively, Colby Thorndyke (.349 BA, 12 HR, 60 RBI) and Sebastian Alexander (.321 BA, 10 HR, 55 RBI) have been key contributors.
Road to the Super Regional
Auburn Regional Performance
Auburn swept through its regional, defeating Central Connecticut State (9-5), Stetson (8-5), and NC State (11-1) to claim its fourth NCAA Regional championship under Thompson. The Tigers never trailed in any of their games, outscoring opponents 28-11 while posting a .351 team batting average.
Freshman Bub Terrell emerged as the star of the regional, hitting .727 (8-for-11) with six RBIs and three doubles, earning MVP honors. Auburn’s pitching staff, led by Andreas Alvarez’s five-inning shutout against NC State, held opponents to a regional-best 3.67 ERA.
Conway Regional Performance
Coastal Carolina dominated its regional, defeating Fairfield (10-2) and East Carolina twice (18-7, 1-0) to advance. The Chanticleers showcased their offensive firepower in the first two games, scoring 28 runs, but secured their Super Regional berth with a dramatic 1-0 victory over ECU in the final.
Senior Riley Eikhoff was the hero of the championship game, throwing seven scoreless innings before Coastal plated the lone run on a sacrifice fly in the eighth. Colby Thorndyke and Sebastian Alexander led the offensive charge throughout the regional, combining for multiple home runs and RBIs.
Key Players to Watch
Auburn Tigers
- Ike Irish (C/OF, Jr.) – .352 BA, 16 HR, 52 RBI
- Bub Terrell (OF/IF, Fr.) – .727 BA in regional, Auburn Regional MVP
- Cooper McMurray (1B, Sr.) – .329 BA, 14 HR, 57 RBI
- Sam Dutton (RHP, Sr.) – 6⅔ IP, 5 ER, 3 K vs. Stetson in regional
- Andreas Alvarez (RHP, Fr.) – 5 IP, 0 ER vs. NC State in regional
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- Colby Thorndyke (IF, Jr.) – .349 BA, 12 HR, 60 RBI
- Sebastian Alexander (OF, Sr.) – .321 BA, 10 HR, 55 RBI
- Jacob Morris (RHP, Jr.) – 3.22 ERA, 85 K, 15 BB
- Riley Eikhoff (RHP, Sr.) – 7 IP, 0 ER vs. ECU in regional
- Cameron Flukey (RHP, Jr.) – 3.22 ERA, 90 K, 17 BB
Looking Ahead
The Auburn Super Regional promises to be a thrilling matchup between two elite programs. Auburn’s offensive firepower will be tested against Coastal Carolina’s dominant pitching staff, while the Chanticleers will look to continue their winning streak against a battle-tested SEC opponent.
With a trip to Omaha on the line, expect an intense, high-stakes series at Plainsman Park.
For more information, visit Auburn Tigers Baseball and Coastal Carolina Baseball.
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