CONGRATULATIONS: Texas Tech stays at No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports college baseball poll. The Texas Tech SEC rival LSU rises to No. 2 while North Carolina, Arkansas and Oregon…

Texas Tech continues to lead the pack, holding on to the No. 1 spot in the latest USA TODAY Sports college baseball poll. The Red Raiders have been dominant all season, combining elite pitching with explosive offense to stay ahead of the competition.

Climbing into the No. 2 spot is LSU, Texas Tech’s SEC rival, after a strong showing in the final weeks of the regular season. The Tigers are heating up at the right time, positioning themselves as a major threat heading into postseason play.

Also in the top five are North Carolina, Arkansas, and Oregon, all of whom have made compelling cases with consistent performances and statement wins down the stretch.