Kentucky is set to face off against Texas A&M in its second game of the College World Series on Monday night at 6:00 p.m. CT/7:00 p.m. ET. The Cats and Aggies will be competing in the winner’s bracket while Florida/NC State will play in the loser’s bracket.
Florida was edged out by Texas A&M with a score of 3-2 on Saturday night, securing their spot in the winner’s bracket and leading to the upcoming matchup with Kentucky. This marks the eighth appearance for A&M, yet they have never won an NCAA Championship.
Kentucky managed to pull off an improbable victory against NC State in their first game of the series, leading 4-3 heading into the ninth inning and winning with a solo home run by Ryan Nicholson and a walk-off solo home run by Mitch Daly in extra innings. This was Kentucky’s first ever victory in a College World Series game, leaving many fans and players alike ecstatic about their success.
The last time these two teams met was back in 2023, where Texas A&M emerged victorious over Kentucky with a series win of 2-1 at home in College Station. Currently, Texas A&M holds an all-time record of 13 wins compared to Kentucky’s 8 losses when it comes to this rivalry between two SEC schools that always put on exciting games filled with great athleticism and competitive spirit.
Stay tuned for more details about Monday’s highly anticipated matchup between these two rivals as KSR continues its coverage of the College World Series presented by Summit Insurance Group, a veteran-owned and family-operated business dedicated to providing excellent insurance coverage for all your needs while ensuring you are well protected from any accident or loss that may occur on your journey through life’s ups and downs