Which conference has the most College World Series in last 20 years? Exploring winningest CWS teams
The 2024 College World Series was a success by every metric. The just concluded CWS had it all: drama, home runs, sensational fielding, highlight reel plays and so much more. It's not a surprise that it recorded the highest average attendance in CWS history.
Here's a closer look at the conference that has won the most College World Series in the last 20 years.
Which conference has the most CWS titles in the last 20 years?
The SEC Conference has the most College World Series titles in the last 20 years. The SEC has produced 10 winners in the last 20 editions.
Here's a look at the winning programs:
- 2024: Tennessee
- 2023: LSU
- 2022: Ole Miss
- 2021: Mississippi State
- 2019: Vanderbilt
- 2017: Florida
- 2014: Vanderbilt
- 2011: South Carolina
- 2010: South Carolina
- 2009: LSU
Three SEC Conference teams have won multiple College World Series titles in the past two decades: LSU, South Carolina (the last team to win back-to-back CWS titles) and Vanderbilt. Four other SEC programs have emerged victorious in Omaha in the timespan: Florida, Ole Miss, Mississippi State and most recently, Tennessee.
How many SEC teams qualified for 2024 College World Series?
Three SEC teams qualified for the 2024 College World Series: the Tennessee Vols, Texas A&M Aggies and Florida Gators.
The Tennessee Vols qualified for the CWS with the best regular-season record, and they were rewarded with the first seed heading into the postseason. The Vols were coached by Tony Vitello and led by Christian Moore's bat. They went on to capture their first College World Series title with a victory against a fellow SEC team.
The Texas A&M Aggies qualified for their second College World Series in three years. The franchise entered the postseason as the third seed under the watchful guidance of head coach Jim Schlossnagle. They made it to the title game, where they narrowly lost to the Tennessee Vols.
The final SEC team to qualify for the 2024 CWS was the Florida Gators. The Gators entered the postseason unseeded but still managed to make a deep run in the College World Series. They might not have made the title game like in 2023, but their fans can look back at the just-concluded college baseball season with some form of pride.
Can the Vols go back-to-back and defend their title next season, or will another SEC team win it all in Omaha in 2025? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.