Live updates: 2024 Men's College World Series (2024)

The Gators notch a 5-4 win over NC State on Monday afternoon to stay alive in Omaha. Florida's outing was highlighted by Jac Caglianone's 3-run home run in the second inning. Cags was intentionally walked in his two-at bats following the homer. Reliever Brandon Neely earned the win on the bump, pitching three innings, striking out six, and only allowing one walk and one hit.

The Gators will next face the loser of —which is up next at 7 p.m. ET.

Tyler Shelnut hit a solo homer in the top of the fifth for Florida. In the bottom, Garrett Pennington doubled to left field, scored by a Brandon Butterworth double. Florida leads by 1, 5-4, going into the sixth.

SOLO SHELLY 🥳#GoGators | 📺ESPN pic.twitter.com/FiwKy4rDjC

— Florida Gators Baseball (@GatorsBB) June 17, 2024

On one up and no outs, NC State's Alec Makarewicz ripped a 2-RBI homer to left field to bring the Wolfpack's deficit to one (4-3).Makarewicz has homered in five of his last six contests.

BIG MAK 💥

Third straight game with a homer for @Alec_mak99. pic.twitter.com/Q4IeX3n07F

— #Pack9 ⚾️ (@NCStateBaseball) June 17, 2024

UF's Cade Kurland knotted the score at 1-1 with a sac fly to left field, plating Dale Thomas in the top of the second inning. Next to bat, Jac Caglianone homered to right center with a 116 MPH exit velocity, scoring three more. The Gators nab the lead, 4-1, in the second.

Absolute laser beam. 💥#GoGators // 📺ESPN pic.twitter.com/jz2Pzn0FSz

— Florida Gators Baseball (@GatorsBB) June 17, 2024

Florida LHP and two-way star Jac Caglianone posted a rocky start on the bump, hitting a batter by pitch and walking two for NC State to load the bases. Brandon Butterworth then singled to left field, drawing in Garrett Pennington for the Wolfpack's first score. NC State finishes the first inning on top, 1-0.

.@SlippinOnButter is one smooth dude 🧈

B1 | Pack 1, FLA 0 pic.twitter.com/Y700BI1NaX

— #Pack9 ⚾️ (@NCStateBaseball) June 17, 2024

Day 4 in Omaha is here. Here are the starting lineups for Florida and NC State — with elimination from the Men's College World Series at stake.

Locked in🔒 pic.twitter.com/4kQwF9QFA6

— #Pack9 ⚾️ (@NCStateBaseball) June 17, 2024

Jac takes the ball. 🔒#GoGators pic.twitter.com/c7JupiEUAf

— Florida Gators Baseball (@GatorsBB) June 17, 2024

Yesterday, the first team was eliminated from the Men's College World Series as Florida State took down Virginia 7-3 to send the Cavaliers home. Tennessee continued to take care of business, downing North Carolina 6-1 to advance to Bracket 1's semifinal.

Today, Bracket 2's picture becomes a little clearer. First, Florida and NC State will meet with elimination on the line. Then, Kentucky and Texas A&M will battle for the second MCWS semifinal spot.

Here's the schedule and how to watch all the action for Day 4 of the 2024 MCWS:

(Click or tap gamefor live stats, results.)

• Game 7: Florida vs. NC State(elimination game)
  • ⏰ 2 p.m. ET
  • 📺 ESPN
• Game 8:
  • ⏰ 7 p.m. ET
  • 📺 ESPN2

Follow here for live updates throughout each game. We'll highlight big plays, scores and more.

Click or tap here for the full bracket.

Tennessee held North Carolina to just one run,WinningGame 6 of the MCWS 6-1to advance to the MCWS semifinals. The highlight of Sunday's showdown was a 3-run homer in the bottom of the fourth from Kavares Tears. UNC managed to belt a homer in the top of the sixth, but it wasn't enough to counter Tennessee's hot bats and dominant pitching.

.@kavares_tears23 RIPS IT OUTTA HERE 👋#MCWS x 🎥 ESPN / @Vol_Baseball pic.twitter.com/FlSWAR7jSs

— NCAA Baseball (@NCAABaseball) June 17, 2024

🎥 FULL HIGHLIGHTS

The action continues tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET with a battle between Florida and NC State followed by

UNC's Vance Honeycutt shifts the momentum to North Carolina, slamming a home run to left center. The Volunteers were able to stifle UNC's other scoring opportunities in the inning, tagging out Anthony Donofrio stealing second and stranding Casey Cook at third. Tennessee leads in the middle of the 6th, 4-1.

HONEYCUTT H💣 MER!!!

📺 ESPN2 | @DiamondHeels | #MCWS

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— ACC Baseball (@ACCBaseball) June 17, 2024

The Vols make more noise at the plate, with designated hitter Reese Chapman swatting a dinger 411 feet to right field. Tennessee ace Drew Beam has shut out the Tar Heels thus far, pitching 5 innings with 7 strikeouts. Vols are up 4-0.

With two up and two out in the fourth, Tennessee's Kavares Tears sent a no-looker past the right-field wall, bringing the Vols up 3-0.

ANOTHER TEARS TANK!!

📺 https://t.co/ABe8OpapXI (ESPN2)#GBO // #OTH // #MCWS // #BeatUNC pic.twitter.com/YZn64APJV7

— Tennessee Baseball (@Vol_Baseball) June 17, 2024

Tennessee outfielder Hunter Ensleytook away extra bases for UNC in the second with this webgem:

TOUGH 😤

📺 https://t.co/ABe8OpapXI (ESPN2)#GBO // #OTH // #MCWS // #BeatUNC pic.twitter.com/JshkrmxMQm

— Tennessee Baseball (@Vol_Baseball) June 16, 2024

Here are tonight's starters for Tennessee-UNC, which starts at 7 p.m. on ESPN2 ⤵️

The Seminoles finished Virginia off with a double play, winning Game 5 of the MCWS 7-3. Two jacks from Jaime Ferrer highlighted the Sunday afternoon outing. Ferrer's 3-run homer in the fifth inning was the difference-maker, putting the Noles up 6-0. The Hoos scored thrice in the last three innings, but not enough to muff the Seminoles' lead.

NOLES STAY ALIVE 🍢#MCWS x 🎥 ESPN / @Seminoles pic.twitter.com/oz8aYdHstA

— NCAA Baseball (@NCAABaseball) June 16, 2024

First pitch of North Carolina vs. Tennessee is slated for 7 p.m. ET tonight.

Anthony Stephan doubled to the warning track to bring in another run for the Hoos — Virginia remains behind FSU 7-3 in the bottom of the 8th.

TONY! 🤌

RBI Double cuts the FSU lead to four in the 8th!

📺: ESPN | #GoHoos pic.twitter.com/uQJyuk9svc

— Virginia Baseball (@UVABaseball) June 16, 2024