Advocate staff photo by LESLIE WESTBROOK -- University of Louisiana at Lafayette second baseman Stefan Trosclair (23) turns a double play after tagging out Appalachian State runner Travis Holden (11) during an NCAA baseball game Friday, May 6, 2016, at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field in Lafayette, La.
TEAM TO BEAT: Louisiana-Lafayette
The Cajuns reeled off six straight wins to close the season and earn the top seed in the tournament. They’re still something of a work in progress offensively, but their impressive pitching stockpile makes them the favorite.
DARK HORSE: Troy
Though they don’t do one thing that much better than everyone else, the Trojans are a solid all-around club.