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 Bruins remain undefeated in the NCAA tournament after a quality win over the Racers in the first round of bracket play.

The College Baseball World Series continues on Saturday with UCLA taking on Murray State in Game 3 of their series.

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

Six conferences and an independent will be represented at the College World Series. None were among the final eight in Omaha a year ago.

The eight teams in Omaha have combined for 74 appearances in the College World Series and 16 national championships.

College World Series odds, picks, predictions, TV for Oregon State Beavers vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers NCAA baseball game Sunday, June 15.

The Louisville baseball team is making its sixth College World Series appearance. U of L starts bracket play against Oregon State. Follow live updates