The tournament culminated with 8 teams in the College World Series at historic Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska.
ESPN, which held the rights to the College World Series, began televising super regional games in 2003.
From 1950 through 1987, the College World Series was a true double elimination tournament.
From 1988 through 2002, there were two double elimination pools, with the winner of each facing off in a one game championship.
The Houston Super Regional was hosted by Rice at Reckling Park.