Arizona took a veteran team full of seniors and future draft picks to Omaha and promptly went 0-2. History has repeated itself, as the Wildcats’ 2025 trip to the College World Series also ended after just two games.

With their backs to the wall after falling to the elimination bracket, U of L rallied late for an 8-3 win over Arizona on Sunday at Charles Schwab Field.

Louisville Cardinals pitcher Tucker Biven (22) and catcher Matt Klein (25) embrace after defeating the Arizona Wildcats at Charles Schwab Field.