Oregon State Projected to Host NCAA Baseball Regional

Beavers ranked among top 10 teams in national polls at midseason

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:24pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a college baseball game, with sharp planes of orange and black representing the Oregon State Beavers.Oregon State's baseball program continues its tradition of excellence, with the Beavers projected to host an NCAA regional at their historic Goss Stadium.Beaumont Today

With a 22-6 start to the season, the Oregon State Beavers have once again cracked the top 10 in the national rankings. As the season reaches the midway point, multiple national experts project the Beavers to not only reach the NCAA Tournament for an eighth consecutive season, but to host a regional at Goss Stadium in Corvallis.

Why it matters

Hosting an NCAA regional is a significant accomplishment for the Oregon State baseball program, as it would mark the 14th time Corvallis has hosted a regional in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. This speaks to the consistent excellence of the Beavers' program under head coach Pat Casey.

The details

According to projections from Baseball America, D1Baseball.com, and On3, the Beavers are slated to be seeded between 8th and 14th overall in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. This would result in Oregon State hosting a regional that could feature teams like Cincinnati, UTSA, Portland, Arkansas, Louisville, UC Santa Barbara, and California Baptist.

  • Oregon State is currently 22-6 on the season at the midway point.
  • The Beavers are in action this weekend with a three-game series against Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, having won the series opener 2-0 on Thursday.

The players

Oregon State Beavers

The baseball team at Oregon State University, which has consistently been one of the top programs in the country under head coach Pat Casey.

Pat Casey

The longtime head coach of the Oregon State baseball team, who has led the Beavers to numerous NCAA Tournament appearances and two national championships.

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What’s next

The Beavers will look to continue their strong start to the season as they face Lamar University this weekend, with the potential to solidify their status as a top-10 team and regional host in the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

Oregon State's consistent excellence under head coach Pat Casey has the Beavers once again projected to host an NCAA regional, a testament to the program's sustained success and the loyal fan base in Corvallis.