The opening round of the 2025 Men’s College World Series officially came to an end Saturday night, as LSU held off sec-foe Arkansas 4-1 to advance to the winner’s bracket. The Tigers are now 4-0 all-time against the Razorbacks in Omaha.

OMAHA, Neb. — LSU lefty ace Kade Anderson dominated the pitching matchup with Arkansas' Zach Root as the Tigers beat the Razorbacks in 4-1 to push the Hogs to the brink of elimination. Root recorded just five outs before coach Dave Van Horn appeared from the dugout to pull his ace after just 38 pitches.

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