OMAHA, Neb. — The LSU Tigers have once again risen to the pinnacle of collegiate baseball, capturing their eighth NCAA championship and their second Men’s College World Series (MCWS) title in just three years. LSU completed a decisive 5–3 win over Coastal Carolina on Sunday, June 22, wrapping up a two‑game sweep of the Chanticleers at Charles Schwab Field ([espn.com][1]).
Facing a balanced Coastal Carolina squad that entered the finals with a program-best 26‑game winning streak, LSU surged ahead in a pivotal fourth inning. Chris Stanfield delivered a two‑run single, followed by Derek Curiel plating two more to establish a 5–1 advantage ([mlb.com][2]). Despite a late home run from Wells Sykes in the seventh, the Tigers’ bullpen, anchored by redshirt sophomore Chase Shores, held firm to secure the title ([mlb.com][2]).
### 🔥 Pitching Powerhouses: Anderson, Eyanson, Shores
LSU’s championship trail was paved by stellar arms, led by left-hander **Kade Anderson**, the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. Anderson dazzled with a three-hit shutout in Game 1 and combined for 16 innings with a microscopic 0.56 ERA and 17 strikeouts across both starts ([mlb.com][2]). Despite undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2022, the standout freshman returned stronger than ever, earmarked as a top MLB draft pick and named Baseball America’s Pitcher of the Year .
In Sunday’s finale, right‑hander **Anthony Eyanson**, a UC San Diego transfer, matched shoulders with Anderson by tossing 6⅓ innings, yielding three runs with nine strikeouts over 99 pitches ([mlb.com][2]). The duo’s performance sealed another dominant LSU staff showing.
Closing the door was **Chase Shores**, who sizzled with 99–101 mph fastballs over 2⅔ shutout innings. The former starter rebounded from Tommy John surgery, striking out four and preserving the lead in dramatic fashion ([mrt.com][3]).
### 🏆 Coach Johnson’s Rapid Rise
Head coach **Jay Johnson** has now led LSU to two national titles in just four seasons—a historic feat no Division I coach has matched this quickly ([ksat.com][4]). After joining from Arizona in 2022, Johnson has steered LSU to 40+ wins each year, embracing the mantra “Tough And Together” that carried the team from a challenging early sweep at Auburn to absolute domination in Omaha ([fox8live.com][5]).
With this win, LSU becomes the first school in NCAA Division I baseball to capture multiple championships in three different decades—’90s, ’00s, and ’20s ([si.com][6]).
### 🎉 LSU’s Legacy and SEC Supremacy
The LSU program now ranks second all-time in Men’s College World Series titles with eight, trailing only Southern California (12) ([espn.com][1]). The victory also marks the Southeastern Conference’s sixth consecutive national crown, solidifying the SEC’s baseball dominance .
Sunday’s celebrations brought an emotional moment when the 87-year-old legend Skip Bertman, LSU’s hallowed former coach, joined in a wheelchair on the field for a joyous photo session with players and staff ([fox8live.com][5]).
### 🐯 Momentum Beyond Omaha
LSU closed the season at 53–15, with a flawless 5–0 record in Omaha, signaling that Coach Johnson’s blueprint is paying off in full ([si.com][6]). The team’s mix of veteran holdovers, high-impact freshmen, and savvy transfers—three ranked in the top 10 of the portal—has rejuvenated LSU’s talent pipeline ([ksat.com][4]).
As Anderson and Eyanson prepare for the 2025 MLB Draft, their successes will resonate through the LSU program for years to come, confirming LSU’s place as a baseball powerhouse with sustained excellence.
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LSU’s triumph in Omaha not only cements a new chapter in the school’s baseball annals but also reaffirms the Tigers’ status as one of the most enduring and dominant dynasties in college sports.