The last two places in the College World series were awarded to two SEC teams that had a brilliant win on Monday afternoon.
Auburn scored 13 points in the first run against North Carolina – the second highest single-run total in an NCAA game – and earned a 14-7 win. This is the first time the Tigers have accessed Omaha since 1997.
On Monday, Arkansas moved a little slower, but still won a 14-1 victory over the Mississippi. The Razorback will make their second consecutive appearance at the CWS.
These two victories on Monday were the ones that consolidated the championship of this year's eight-team world series.
The No. 7 seed, Louisville, was selected on Saturday. Vanderbilt No. 2, State of Mississippi No. 6, Texas Tech No. 8, State of Florida and Michigan advanced Sunday.
Then came Auburn and Arkansas No. 5, each of whom highlighted the strength of their conference with Monday's rout.
Their seats reserved four CWS offers to the SEC, corresponding to a record in the series. The SEC sent four teams to Omaha three more times, the last one in 2015. It had three teams here in each of the last two years.
"It's an excellent league," said Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn at his post-game press conference Monday. "It was really deep. It was an older league, for the most part. A physical league. And the launch of the league was amazing.
This will be one of many scenarios once the games begin Saturday.
Two iconic coaches will be competing for their first titles – Mike Martin of Florida State will be competing for the CWS for the 17th time and Van Horn will be here for the eighth time.
Arkansas players celebrate their place in the College World Series.
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There will be outsiders. Michigan experienced a 35-year Omaha-free drought and Auburn ended a 22-year gap between berths.
The regulars are back – and hungry. Texas Tech makes its fourth appearance in CWS in six years. Louisville is in Omaha for the fifth time (all in the last 12 seasons). But the Cardinals and Red Raiders are a total of 4-14 in these trips.
Mississippi State brings its wild fan base and a determined team that has not yet lost in this year's NCAA tournament. Vanderbilt, number two in the overall standings, is so full of talent that he tied a SEC record with 13 caps for the MLB session last week.
But all eight teams have a shot equal to the crown. And that will be the goal.
Guys like Edouard Julien of Auburn kindly wanted to celebrate first. The second year said Monday that the Tigers were motivated after losing a super regional final against Florida last year. Overcoming this obstacle was significant.
"It's crazy. The main goal was omaha for everyone in the locker room, and just to be able to achieve it, "he said on the SEC network. "After last year, while we were at a victory match, winning the third game is like a dream come true for me."
Henry Walker of the Aggies beats a throw to first base, which is held by Charles Eyer on a photo published on June 12, 1954.
Blair's Helen Rasmussen presents the SCF Trophy on a photo published on May 20, 1951.
This photo of the state of Oklahoma – then Oklahoma A & M – was taken during the 1954 World College Series.
The Colorado State heatsters are waiting for their match in June 1955. From left to right: Lucas, Petersen, Lee and Hoien.
Cougar coach Buck Bailey and Captain Jerry Martin are greeted by SCF Queen, Jody White, in a photo released June 8, 1956.
Myers, Reed, Taylor and Sudderth – Texans who relied on pitching experience. This photo was published on May 30, 1957.
Duffy, Hurley, Cusack, Kohorst, Giarrantana, Senecal, Carideo, Johnson, Buinowski of Notre Dame are gearing up for a match against Iowa State on a photo released on June 8, 1957.
Coach Frank Sancet congratulates Arizona thrower Donnie Lee, who scored 13-0 in the 1956 CWS.
Janice Daly, a woman from western Michigan, met Bob Mason (left) and Dick Sosnowski on a photo published on June 13, 1958.
Arizona State Coach Winkles took a victory lap.
Ringel of Holy Cross receives a warm welcome after a series of two rounds on a photo published on June 16, 1958.
On a photo published on June 16, 1959, Bob Wilson, of Arizona, rode high on the first goal and failed to land in time to catch Bob Andrew, in the state of Arizona. # 39; Oklahoma.
Burdette Morago, left, Bob Encinas, Dave Baldwin, Norm Popkin and Jim Ward on the left, June 12, 1959.
Merry Texas players gather to greet Kal Segrist after his three-run homer in 1950.
Wixson, left, holds the trial of Oklahoma City writer Volney Meece, coach Greene and World-Herald writer Robert Williams. The photo was published on June 16, 1960.
A trio of players kneels. From left to right: Ron Causton, Larry Molsather, Larry Craver of North Carolina, on a photo published June 15, 1960.
Jubilant's comrades in Arizona congratulated Ward (third from right) after scoring 16 goals to tie an Omaha record. The photo was published on June 11, 1960.
Engstrom, left, and Scott, react differently in a photo published on June 21, 1960.
The Southern Cal players were surprised smiling in 1960. In the usual order: Dick Matern, Larry Himes and coach Dedeaux.
In a photo released on June 6, 1961, five players pose. Martin and Pellagrini stand at the back, with left Robinson, Kilroy and Coyle on their knees.
This photo featuring Dedeaux (left) and Hollowell was released on June 17, 1963. The duo combined for four tracks and nine CWS points.
Ken Flanagan was crooked to mark the first leg of Santa Clara in 1962. Among the spectators were catcher Joe Merullo and referee Lew Weyer in a photo published on June 17, 1962.
In a photo released on June 16, 1963, Grant Hagwood, left, and Bob Gauna, both of Arizonan, play a game.
Dick McCullough of Minnesota, left, and Archie Clark were caught in the rain in 1964.
Wardrobe seat to watch the rain in 1964. From left: Duane Markus of Minnesota, Frank Broseau and Reni Valenciano.
Missouri & # 39; s Woods (left) and Price scour magazines in 1964.
Mattina from Mississippi, left, and Higginbotham warm up with a shuffleboard in 1964.
Suzy is alongside Larry Higginbotham (Ole Miss), left, and Hancock in 1964.
His teammate and coach, Jack Ward, helped Rees escape after being hit by a shot from a photo released on June 12, 1964.
Don Moucka, President of the Omaha Suburban Baseball Association, on the left, and Lloyd Martin, Little League Player Agent, at the back, hand out ticket coupons to the John and Jim North brothers in 1965.
Schaefer, left, and Penders produced 40% of UConn's RBIs in 1965.
Julie Ann Proskocil, a student from Creighton (left) and Nan Kristine Isaacson, a UN student, were elected princesses and queens respectively of the 1965 university series.
1967 smiles at baseball. From left to right: Janice Simmons, Janice Blauer, Q.V. Lowe and Mr. and Mrs. Scotty Long.
The photo published on June 17, 1967 shows the canoe of Houston.
Queen Michele Marqua "hides" behind 152 abandoned baseballs on a photo published on June 18, 1967.
SCF Queen Michele Marqua named the winners in the 1967 World Herald Bat Boy contest.
The Buckeyes' Kid checked the rain situation before the Ohio State match in June 1966.
Cowboy Ron McCord scored in the eighth inning of pitcher Wally Gross's throw to catcher John Zarzocki in 1966.
David Hall, of Texas, proved that a long reach could be useful during the BYU elimination by 7-0 in 1968. He apparently misjudged his dive early, but used his hand to regain the base before a shot at Doug Howard.
Bill Seinsoth, of Southern Cal, dipped from behind to score Al Matson just before Redman reached the first goal. Thrower Jim Barr threw the ball and applied the brakes to avoid a collision after the fielding of a drag fight. This photo was published on June 14, 1968.
1968 bats girls From left: Michele Martin, Diana Tuel, Linda Svoboda, Christy Gee.
The University of New York has made two appearances in the College World Series. Jones, Marino and coach Geracioti are pictured on the NYU CWS photo in 1969.
In this photo, published June 6, 1969, Burt Hooton, a first year student of the Longhorns, is described as a "wizard of strike".
Bob Case, in the state of Iowa, on the left, and Ray Wood, on a photo published June 14, 1970.
Larry Corrigan from the state of Iowa takes a fake belly slip. Tim Hannigan, of Dartmouth, gives the kickoff to the plate during a game of strength and walks away while the Cyclone creates a dust storm in the 1970 CWS.
The referee Gus Steiner made a "out" categorical nod while Ohio catcher Malcolm Smoot retains the ball while he was meeting the slippery contact of Longhorn Jack Miller in the 1970 CWS.
Southern Cal coach Rod Dedeaux leads the party after a victory in 1970.
A moment of glory for Delaware. Texas drummer David Hall oversees referee Doug Cossey calling Lou Bagwell for a home-flying attempt while Dave Willard makes an accurate second baseline shot after a successful first half of double-flying in 1970.
Here is a picture of the 1970 College World Series crowd.
Baseball fans in Texas had more highs than lows in the College World series.
Referee Bill Stewart patiently listened to Tulsa coach Gene Shell arguing unsuccessfully on his "out" call in 1971.
To the plate! Frank Alfano of Southern California attempted to stretch a triple in a home run, but was picked up by Tulsa receiver Mike Pemberton. The referee on the photo is Don Gust on a photo published on June 16, 1971.
Umpire Doug Cossey winces at the 1972 World Series heat test.
Reggie Tredway jumped, stabilized on the railing of the tribune and made the hook. Harvard rivals admired reluctantly in 1971.
Keith Rosnovsky is pictured encouraging Longhorns in 1972.
Clint Myers scored for Arizona State, who doubled in the second inning and was brought home by Jerry Mentlo's double. His teammate John Sain did not need to slip, because the troy sam picker This happened in 1972.
Texas receiver Bill Berryhill, left, threw the shot at pitcher Jimmy Brown, who was covering at home. Runner Steve Dillard of Mississippi ran home safely after advancing on Brown's wild course in 1972.
Southern Cal coach Rod Dedeaux protests in 1972.
It must be the seventh inning. His photo was published on June 11, 1973 by this unidentified fan.
A treat was not enough for Denise Williamson in 1973.
Doug Keizer made a lot of noise in the 1973 CWS.
A Western hat made Texas Norman Miner easy to spot in a longhorn entrenching contingent in 1973.
A Georgia Southern quartet relaxed in front of the Blackstone Hotel in 1973. From left: John Tamargo, Rolando DeArmas, Steve Daniel and Keathel Chaucey.
Mr. and Mrs. George Morse of Calvin, Oklahoma, published their photo in the June 9, 1974 issue of the World-Herald.
Millke, left, and Rod Dedeaux, Southern Cal coach in 1974.
Soon bats are ready to explode. From left to right: Mike Umfleet, Keith Drumright, Kelly Snider and Jack Parish EN 1975.
Florida State receiver Wayne Mears grinned in pain as Mike O'Connor of Seton Hall scored under the eyes of referee Sonny Nole during a second-round collision in 1975.
Seton Hall's Tom Kober was forced to leave second base in the fourth inning, but forced Longhorn Blair Stouffer to take over in 1975 as the first goal.
Caught in disrepair. In Arizona, Al Lopez pitched to Glen Wendt, who scored Robert Bonnette of Clemson between first and second base in 1976.
The right arm is the law. And the umpire's gesture, Doug Cossey, told Del Sandberg (Washington State), left, that he was absent. Sandberg has been trying to score since the third goal on an indoor court, but the USS receiver, Garry Allenson, has scored.
Henry Walker of the Aggies beats a throw to first base, which is held by Charles Eyer on a photo published on June 12, 1954.
Blair's Helen Rasmussen presents the SCF Trophy on a photo published on May 20, 1951.
This photo of the state of Oklahoma – then Oklahoma A & M – was taken during the 1954 World College Series.
The Colorado State heatsters are waiting for their match in June 1955. From left to right: Lucas, Petersen, Lee and Hoien.
Cougar coach Buck Bailey and Captain Jerry Martin are greeted by SCF Queen, Jody White, in a photo released June 8, 1956.
Myers, Reed, Taylor and Sudderth – Texans who relied on pitching experience. This photo was published on May 30, 1957.
Duffy, Hurley, Cusack, Kohorst, Giarrantana, Senecal, Carideo, Johnson, Buinowski of Notre Dame are gearing up for a match against Iowa State on a photo released on June 8, 1957.
Coach Frank Sancet congratulates Arizona thrower Donnie Lee, who scored 13-0 in the 1956 CWS.
Janice Daly, a woman from western Michigan, met Bob Mason (left) and Dick Sosnowski on a photo published on June 13, 1958.
Arizona State Coach Winkles took a victory lap.
Ringel of Holy Cross receives a warm welcome after a series of two rounds on a photo published on June 16, 1958.
On a photo published on June 16, 1959, Bob Wilson, of Arizona, rode high on the first goal and did not land in time to take Bob Andrew, in the state of Arizona. Oklahoma, in a photo published on June 16, 1959.
Burdette Morago, left, Bob Encinas, Dave Baldwin, Norm Popkin and Jim Ward on the left, June 12, 1959.
Merry Texas players gather to greet Kal Segrist after his three-run homer in 1950.
Wixson, left, holds the trial of Oklahoma City writer Volney Meece, coach Greene and World-Herald writer Robert Williams. The photo was published on June 16, 1960.
A trio of players kneels. From left to right: Ron Causton, Larry Molsather, Larry Craver of North Carolina, on a photo published June 15, 1960.
Jubilant's comrades in Arizona congratulated Ward (third from right) after scoring 16 goals to tie an Omaha record. The photo was published on June 11, 1960.
Engstrom, left, and Scott, react differently in a photo published on June 21, 1960.
The Southern Cal players were surprised smiling in 1960. In the usual order: Dick Matern, Larry Himes and coach Dedeaux.
In a photo released on June 6, 1961, five players pose. Martin and Pellagrini stand at the back, with left Robinson, Kilroy and Coyle on their knees.
This photo featuring Dedeaux (left) and Hollowell was released on June 17, 1963. The duo combined for four tracks and nine CWS points.
Ken Flanagan was crooked to mark the first leg of Santa Clara in 1962. Among the spectators were catcher Joe Merullo and referee Lew Weyer in a photo published on June 17, 1962.
In a photo released on June 16, 1963, Grant Hagwood, left, and Bob Gauna, both of Arizonan, play a game.
Dick McCullough of Minnesota, left, and Archie Clark were caught in the rain in 1964.
Wardrobe seat to watch the rain in 1964. From left: Duane Markus of Minnesota, Frank Broseau and Reni Valenciano.
Missouri & # 39; s Woods (left) and Price scour magazines in 1964.
Mattina from Mississippi, left, and Higginbotham warm up with a shuffleboard in 1964.
Suzy is alongside Larry Higginbotham (Ole Miss), left, and Hancock in 1964.
His teammate and coach, Jack Ward, helped Rees escape after being hit by a shot from a photo released on June 12, 1964.
Don Moucka, President of the Omaha Suburban Baseball Association, on the left, and Lloyd Martin, Little League Player Agent, at the back, hand out ticket coupons to the John and Jim North brothers in 1965.
Schaefer, left, and Penders produced 40% of UConn's RBIs in 1965.
Julie Ann Proskocil, a student from Creighton (left) and Nan Kristine Isaacson, a UN student, were elected princesses and queens respectively of the 1965 university series.
1967 smiles at baseball. From left to right: Janice Simmons, Janice Blauer, Q.V. Lowe and Mr. and Mrs. Scotty Long.
The photo published on June 17, 1967 shows the canoe of Houston.
Queen Michele Marqua "hides" behind 152 abandoned baseballs on a photo published on June 18, 1967.
SCF Queen Michele Marqua named the winners in the 1967 World Herald Bat Boy contest.
The Buckeyes' Kid checked the rain situation before the Ohio State match in June 1966.
Cowboy Ron McCord scored in the eighth inning of pitcher Wally Gross's throw to catcher John Zarzocki in 1966.
David Hall, of Texas, proved that a long reach could be useful during the BYU elimination by 7-0 in 1968. He apparently misjudged his dive early, but used his hand to regain the base before a shot at Doug Howard.
Bill Seinsoth, of Southern Cal, dipped from behind to score Al Matson just before Redman reached the first goal. Thrower Jim Barr threw the ball and applied the brakes to avoid a collision after the fielding of a drag fight. This photo was published on June 14, 1968.
1968 bats girls From left: Michele Martin, Diana Tuel, Linda Svoboda, Christy Gee.
The University of New York has made two appearances in the College World Series. Jones, Marino and coach Geracioti are pictured on the NYU CWS photo in 1969.
In this photo, published June 6, 1969, Burt Hooton, a first year student of the Longhorns, is described as a "wizard of strike".
Bob Case, in the state of Iowa, on the left, and Ray Wood, on a photo published June 14, 1970.
Larry Corrigan from the state of Iowa takes a fake belly slip. Tim Hannigan, of Dartmouth, gives the kickoff to the plate during a game of strength and walks away while the Cyclone creates a dust storm in the 1970 CWS.
The referee Gus Steiner made a "out" categorical nod while Ohio catcher Malcolm Smoot retains the ball while he was meeting the slippery contact of Longhorn Jack Miller in the 1970 CWS.
Southern Cal coach Rod Dedeaux leads the party after a victory in 1970.
A moment of glory for Delaware. Texas drummer David Hall oversees referee Doug Cossey calling Lou Bagwell for a home-flying attempt while Dave Willard makes an accurate second baseline shot after a successful first half of double-flying in 1970.
Here is a picture of the 1970 College World Series crowd.
Baseball fans in Texas had more highs than lows in the College World series.
Referee Bill Stewart patiently listened to Tulsa coach Gene Shell arguing unsuccessfully on his "out" call in 1971.
To the plate! Frank Alfano of Southern California attempted to stretch a triple in a home run, but was picked up by Tulsa receiver Mike Pemberton. The referee on the photo is Don Gust on a photo published on June 16, 1971.
Referee Doug Cossey makes a face at the 1972 World Series heat test
Reggie Tredway jumped, stabilized on the railing of the tribune and made the hook. Harvard rivals admired reluctantly in 1971.
Keith Rosnovsky is pictured encouraging Longhorns in 1972.
Clint Myers scored for Arizona State, who doubled in the second inning and was brought home by Jerry Mentlo's double. His teammate John Sain did not need to slip, because the troy sam picker This happened in 1972.
Texas receiver Bill Berryhill, left, threw the shot at pitcher Jimmy Brown, who was covering at home. Runner Steve Dillard of Mississippi ran home safely after advancing on Brown's wild course in 1972.
Southern Cal coach Rod Dedeaux protests in 1972.
It must be the seventh inning. His photo was published on June 11, 1973 by this unidentified fan.
A treat was not enough for Denise Williamson in 1973.
Doug Keizer made a lot of noise in the 1973 CWS.
A Western hat made Texas Norman Miner easy to spot in a longhorn entrenching contingent in 1973.
A Georgia Southern quartet relaxed in front of the Blackstone Hotel in 1973. From left: John Tamargo, Rolando DeArmas, Steve Daniel and Keathel Chaucey.
Mr. and Mrs. George Morse of Calvin, Oklahoma, published their photo in the June 9, 1974 issue of the World-Herald.
Millke, left, and Rod Dedeaux, Southern Cal coach in 1974.
Soon bats are ready to explode. From left to right: Mike Umfleet, Keith Drumright, Kelly Snider and Jack Parish EN 1975.
Florida State receiver Wayne Mears grinned in pain as Mike O'Connor of Seton Hall scored under the eyes of referee Sonny Nole during a second-round collision in 1975.
Seton Hall's Tom Kober was forced to leave second base in the fourth inning, but forced Longhorn Blair Stouffer to take over in 1975 as the first goal.
Caught in disrepair. In Arizona, Al Lopez pitched to Glen Wendt, who scored Robert Bonnette of Clemson between first and second base in 1976.
The right arm is the law. And the umpire's gesture, Doug Cossey, told Del Sandberg (Washington State), left, that he was absent. Sandberg has been trying to score since the third goal on an indoor court, but the USS receiver, Garry Allenson, has scored.
