2025 SEC Baseball Tournament: Bracket Updates, TV Schedule, Scores, and All-SEC Honors

Your Ultimate Guide to the Action in Hoover

The 2025 SEC Baseball Tournament has arrived, and the stakes are higher than ever. With all 16 conference teams battling in Hoover, Alabama, this year’s expanded single-elimination format promises chaos, drama, and unforgettable moments. Below, we break down the latest bracket updates, TV schedule, live scores, and the USA TODAY Sports Network’s 2025 All-SEC team to keep you informed throughout the action.

2025 SEC Tournament Bracket Overview

The SEC Tournament, held at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium from May 20–25, features a revamped structure. For the first time in history, all 16 SEC teams are competing in a single-elimination gauntlet, with four teams receiving double byes and four others earning single byes based on regular-season standings 13. Here’s how the bracket has unfolded so far:

Key First-Round Results (May 20)

• Game 1: No. 9 Alabama 4, No. 16 Missouri 1
  Alabama’s Tyler Fay delivered a career-best six innings, while Brady Neal’s eighth-inning homer sealed the win .

• Game 2: No. 12 Oklahoma 5, No. 13 Kentucky 1
  Oklahoma’s Jason Walk launched a two-run homer to spark the Sooners’ victory.

• Game 3: No. 10 Florida 11, No. 15 South Carolina 3
  Florida’s Bobby Boser smashed a three-run blast, leading the Gators to a dominant win .

Second-Round Highlights (May 21)

• Game 4: No. 14 Texas A&M 9, No. 11 Mississippi State 0
  Jace LaViolette’s grand slam powered the Aggies to a shocking upset, keeping their NCAA Tournament hopes alive .

• Game 5: No. 8 Tennessee 15, No. 9 Alabama 10
  The Volunteers exploded for 10 unanswered runs, highlighted by a 20-hit offensive barrage .

• Game 6: No. 12 Oklahoma 3, No. 5 Georgia 2
  Oklahoma ace Kyson Witherspoon outdueled Georgia’s JT Quinn in a pivotal upset .

Updated Bracket and Upcoming Games

As of May 22, here’s the schedule for the remainder of the tournament:
Thursday, May 22

• Game 8: No. 6 Auburn vs. No. 14 Texas A&M (12 p.m. ET, SEC Network)

• Game 9: No. 1 Texas vs. No. 8 Tennessee (4 p.m. ET, SEC Network)

• Game 10: No. 4 Vanderbilt vs. No. 12 Oklahoma (7 p.m. ET, SEC Network)

Friday, May 23

• Game 11: No. 2 Arkansas vs. Florida/Ole Miss winner (4 p.m. ET, SEC Network)

• Game 12: No. 3 LSU vs. Auburn/Texas A&M winner (7 p.m. ET, SEC Network)

Championship Sunday (May 25)

• Final: 3 p.m. ET, ESPN2 .

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TV Schedule and How to Watch

Every game through the semifinals will air on SEC Network, with the championship game shifting to ESPN2. Games are staggered to start 30 minutes after the conclusion of the preceding matchup. Key broadcast times include:

• Thursday, May 22: Three games starting at noon ET.

• Friday, May 23: Evening matchups determining semifinalists.

• Saturday, May 24: Semifinals at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. ET.

For live updates, follow Baseball America or Jacob Rudner’s on-site coverage.

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USA TODAY Sports Network 2025 All-SEC Team and Honors

The SEC’s dominance is reflected in its star-studded All-Conference selections, voted on by a panel of nine USA TODAY Network writers. Here are the standout performers:

Individual Award Winners

• Player of the Year: Wehiwa Aloy (SS, Arkansas)
  Led the SEC in batting average (.358), home runs (18), and slugging (.677).

• Pitcher of the Year: Liam Doyle (Tennessee)
  Ranked top two in ERA, strikeouts, and opponent batting average .

• Coach of the Year: Jim Schlossnagle (Texas)
  Guided the Longhorns to their first SEC regular-season title in their debut season .

• Freshman of the Year: Dylan Volantis (RP, Texas)

• Newcomer of the Year: Robbie Burnett (OF, Georgia)

2025 All-SEC Team

Position Players

• C: Rylan Galvan (Texas)

• 1B: Andrew Fischer (Tennessee)

• 2B: Chris Rembert (Auburn)

• SS: Wehiwa Aloy (Arkansas)*

• 3B: Ace Reese (Mississippi State)*

• OF: Ike Irish (Auburn), Robbie Burnett (Georgia), Kade Snell (Alabama)

• DH/Utility: Ryland Zaborowski (Georgia)

Pitchers

• SP: Liam Doyle (Tennessee)*, Kade Anderson (LSU), Kyson Witherspoon (Oklahoma)

• RP: Dylan Volantis (Texas)

*Unanimous selections .

LSU’s Pitching Trio Shines
Three Tigers pitchers earned All-SEC nods:

• Kade Anderson (First Team): 133 strikeouts, 3.47 ERA.

• Anthony Eyanson (Second Team): 121 strikeouts, 2.88 ERA.

• Zac Cowan (First Team): 2.38 ERA in relief 12.

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Key Storylines to Watch

1. Texas’ Title Defense: The No. 1-seeded Longhorns face Tennessee’s red-hot offense in a Thursday showdown .

2. Bubble Teams Fight for Survival: Texas A&M (No. 14 seed) must win the tournament to secure an NCAA bid.

3. Tennessee’s Redemption Arc: The defending national champions, despite a rocky regular season, are surging with Liam Doyle on the mound .

4. Georgia’s Power Surge: Led by Newcomer of the Year Robbie Burnett, the Bulldogs boast a lineup compared to the “1927 Yankees” .

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Conclusion

The 2025 SEC Baseball Tournament is a microcosm of college baseball’s intensity, where every pitch could rewrite a team’s destiny. From Texas’ historic debut to Tennessee’s explosive offense, Hoover is the epicenter of drama. Stay tuned for championship Sunday on ESPN2, and follow our updates for real-time scores and analysis.

For full bracket details, player stats, and live coverage, visit NCAA.com or Baseball America.