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The 2003 College World Series was held June 13 through June 23, 2003

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in Omaha, Nebraska

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. Eight NCAA

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Division I college baseball

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teams met after having played their way through a 64-team bracket

2003 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament

The 2003 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament was held from May 30 through June 23, . 64 NCAA Division I college baseball teams met after having played their way through a regular season, and for some, a conference tournament, to play in the NCAA Tournament...

to play at historic Rosenblatt Stadium

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. In the first best-of-three championship series since 1948, Rice University

Rice University

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defeated Stanford University

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two games to one. It was Rice's first national title in any team sport.

It was the 57th College World Series

College World Series

The College World Series or CWS is an annual baseball tournament held in Omaha, Nebraska that is the culmination of the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, which determines the NCAA Division I college baseball champion. The eight teams are split into two, four-team, double-elimination brackets,...

and the 54th series held in Omaha. The official host for the event was nearby Creighton University

Creighton University

Creighton University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1878, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The university is accredited by...

.

See also: College World Series

College World Series

for series history and past champions.

Participants

School	Conference	Record (Conference)	Head Coach	CWS Appearances	CWS Best Finish	CWS Record
Texas Texas Longhorns baseball The Texas Longhorns baseball team represents The University of Texas at Austin and competes in the Big 12 Conference of NCAA Division I.The Texas Longhorns are the winningest program in college baseball history in terms of win percentage with .740 and ranks second all-time in total wins to the...	Big 12 Big 12 Conference The Big 12 Conference is a college athletic conference of ten schools located in the Central United States, with its headquarters located in Las Colinas, a community in the Dallas, Texas suburb of Irving...	48 - 18 (19 - 8)	Augie Garrido Augie Garrido August Edmun Garrido, Jr. is a coach in NCAA Division I college baseball. As of June 12, 2011, Garrido has compiled a record of 1,817 wins, 823 losses, and 8 ties. He is currently in his 43rd season of collegiate coaching...	29 (last: 2002 2002 College World Series The 2002 College World Series was held June 14 through June 22, 2002 in Omaha, Nebraska. Eight NCAA Division I college baseball teams met after having played their way through a 64-team bracket to play at historic Rosenblatt Stadium... )	1st (1949 1949 College World Series The College World Series was played in Wichita, Kansas from June 22 to June 25. The third tournament's champion was the Texas Longhorns, coached by Bibb Falk. The Most Outstanding Player was Tom Hamilton of the Texas.-Participants:-Bracket:... , 1950 1950 College World Series The 1950 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska from June 15 to June 23. It was the first College World Series to be held at the stadium, which hosted the event through 2010.... , 1975 1975 College World Series The 1975 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 6 to June 14. The twenty-ninth tournament's champion was The University of Texas, coached by Cliff Gustafson... , 1983 1983 College World Series The 1983 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 3 to June 11. The thirty-seventh tournament's champion was The University of Texas, coached by Cliff Gustafson... , 2002 2002 College World Series The 2002 College World Series was held June 14 through June 22, 2002 in Omaha, Nebraska. Eight NCAA Division I college baseball teams met after having played their way through a 64-team bracket to play at historic Rosenblatt Stadium... )	68 - 49
Louisiana State LSU Tigers baseball The LSU baseball team represents Louisiana State University in NCAA Division I college baseball.Along with the other LSU athletic teams, the baseball team participates in the West division of the Southeastern Conference...	SEC Southeastern Conference The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...	45 - 20 (20 - 9)	Smoke Laval	11 (last: 2000 2000 College World Series The 2000 College World Series was held June 9 through June 17, 2000 in Omaha, Nebraska. Eight NCAA Division I college baseball teams met after having played their way through a 64-team bracket to play at historic Rosenblatt Stadium. LSU beat Stanford in the single-game final.It was the 54th College... )	1st (1991 1991 College World Series The 1991 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from May 31 to June 8. The forty-fifth tournament's champion was Louisiana State University, coached by Skip Bertman. The Most Outstanding Player was Gary Hymel of Louisiana State University... , 1993 1993 College World Series The 1993 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 4 to June 12. The forty-seventh tournament's champion was Louisiana State University, coached by Skip Bertman. The Most Outstanding Player was Todd Walker of Louisiana State University.Texas and Texas A&M... , 1996 1996 College World Series The 1996 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from May 31 to June 8. The fiftieth tournament's champion was Louisiana State University, coached by Skip Bertman... , 1997 1997 College World Series The 1997 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from May 30 to June 7. The fifty-first tournament's champion was Louisiana State University, coached by Skip Bertman... , 2000 2000 College World Series The 2000 College World Series was held June 9 through June 17, 2000 in Omaha, Nebraska. Eight NCAA Division I college baseball teams met after having played their way through a 64-team bracket to play at historic Rosenblatt Stadium. LSU beat Stanford in the single-game final.It was the 54th College... )	29 - 13
South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks baseball The South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team represents the University of South Carolina in NCAA Division I college baseball. South Carolina has perennially been one of the best teams in college baseball since 1970, posting 27 NCAA Tournament appearances, 10 College World Series berths, and two...	SEC Southeastern Conference The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...	44 - 20 (19 - 11)	Ray Tanner Ray Tanner Ray Tanner is in his 15th season as the head baseball coach at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. His record since arriving at Carolina in 1997 is 689-296...	6 (last: 2002 2002 College World Series The 2002 College World Series was held June 14 through June 22, 2002 in Omaha, Nebraska. Eight NCAA Division I college baseball teams met after having played their way through a 64-team bracket to play at historic Rosenblatt Stadium... )	2nd (1975 1975 College World Series The 1975 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 6 to June 14. The twenty-ninth tournament's champion was The University of Texas, coached by Cliff Gustafson... , 1977 1977 College World Series The 1977 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska, United States from June 10 to June 18. The Thirty-first tournament's champion was Arizona State University, coached by Jim Brock... , 2002 2002 College World Series The 2002 College World Series was held June 14 through June 22, 2002 in Omaha, Nebraska. Eight NCAA Division I college baseball teams met after having played their way through a 64-team bracket to play at historic Rosenblatt Stadium... )	13 - 12
Missouri State Missouri State Bears The Missouri State Bears and Lady Bears are the athletic teams representing Missouri State University. Missouri State athletics date back to 1908. Missouri State is in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision, and most teams compete in the Missouri Valley Conference...	MVC Missouri Valley Conference The Missouri Valley Conference is a college athletic conference whose members are located in the midwestern United States...	40 - 24 (19 - 11)	Keith Guttin	0 (last: none)	none	0 - 0
Rice Rice Owls baseball The Rice Owls baseball team is the interscholastic baseball team representing Rice University in Houston, Texas. The Rice Owls have been a regular fixture in the NCAA Tournament, participating in every tournament since 1995 including a victory in the 2003 College World Series, the first national...	WAC Western Athletic Conference The Western Athletic Conference is an American collegiate athletic conference, which was formed on July 27, 1962, making it the sixth oldest of the 11 college athletic conferences currently participating in the NCAA's Division I FBS...	53 - 11 (25 - 5)	Wayne Graham Wayne Graham Wayne Leon Graham is a former major-league baseball player and the college baseball coach of the Rice Owls baseball team in Houston, Texas.-Playing career:...	3 (last: 2002 2002 College World Series The 2002 College World Series was held June 14 through June 22, 2002 in Omaha, Nebraska. Eight NCAA Division I college baseball teams met after having played their way through a 64-team bracket to play at historic Rosenblatt Stadium... )	5th (1999 1999 College World Series The 1999 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 11 to June 19. The fifty-third tournament's champion was the University of Miami, coached by Jim Morris... )	1 - 6
Stanford Stanford Cardinal baseball The Stanford Cardinal baseball team represents Stanford University in NCAA Division I college baseball. Along with most other Stanford athletic teams, the baseball team participates in the Pacific-10 Conference. The Cardinal play their home games on campus at the Sunken Diamond, and they are...	Pac-10	46 - 15 (18 - 6)	Mark Marquess Mark Marquess Mark Marquess is the head coach of the Stanford Cardinal baseball team.In his 34 years at Stanford , he has compiled a record of 1,387–619–7 . His teams have made the postseason 23 times, and have had a record of 109–50 there. In the NCAA Regionals, his teams have a 65–25 record...	14 (last: 2002 2002 College World Series The 2002 College World Series was held June 14 through June 22, 2002 in Omaha, Nebraska. Eight NCAA Division I college baseball teams met after having played their way through a 64-team bracket to play at historic Rosenblatt Stadium... )	1st (1987 1987 College World Series The 1987 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from May 29 to June 7. The forty-first tournament's champion was Stanford University, coached by Mark Marquess. The Most Outstanding Player was Paul Carey of Stanford University. This CWS was best known for... , 1988 1988 College World Series The 1988 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 3 to June 11. The forty-second tournament's champion was Stanford University coached by Mark Marquess... )	33 - 24
Cal State Fullerton Cal State Fullerton Titans baseball The Cal State Fullerton Titans baseball team represents California State University, Fullerton in NCAA Division I college baseball. In 35 years of Division I play, the Titans have never had a losing season. They are supplied by DeMarini....	Big West Big West Conference The Big West Conference is an NCAA-affiliated Division I mid-major college athletic conference. When the conference began in 1969, its name was the Pacific Coast Athletic Association . After nineteen years, in 1988, its name was changed to the Big West Conference. The conference stopped...	48 - 14 (15 - 6)	George Horton George Horton (baseball coach) George Horton is the head baseball coach of the Oregon Ducks baseball team and the former head coach of the Cal State Fullerton Titans baseball program.-Playing career:...	11 (last: 2001 2001 College World Series The 2001 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 8 to June 16. The fifty-fifth tournament's champion was the University of Miami, coached by Jim Morris... )	1st (1979 1979 College World Series The 1979 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 1 to June 8. The thirty-third tournament's champion was California State University, Fullerton, coached by Augie Garrido... , 1984 1984 College World Series The 1984 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 1 to June 10. The thirty-eighth tournament's champion was California State University, Fullerton, coached by Augie Garrido... , 1995 1995 College World Series The 1995 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 2 to June 10. The forty-ninth tournament's champion was California State University, Fullerton, coached by Augie Garrido... )	25 - 18
Miami (FL) Miami Hurricanes baseball The Miami Hurricanes baseball team is the college baseball program that represents the University of Miami.Since 1973, the program has been one of college baseball's elite with 23 College World Series appearances, winning four national championships and advancing to the NCAA regionals a record 39...	n/a	44 - 15 - 1 (n/a)	Jim Morris Jim Morris (baseball coach) Jim Morris is head baseball coach at the University of Miami and previously at Georgia Tech. His teams have qualified for NCAA Regionals for the last 24 years, 15 at Miami and nine at Georgia Tech...	19 (last: 2001 2001 College World Series The 2001 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 8 to June 16. The fifty-fifth tournament's champion was the University of Miami, coached by Jim Morris... )	1st (1982 1982 College World Series The 1982 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska from June 4 to June 12. The thirty-sixth tournament's champion was the University of Miami, coached by Ron Fraser... , 1985 1985 College World Series The 1985 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from May 31 to June 11. The thirty-ninth tournament champion was the University of Miami, coached by Ron Fraser. The Most Outstanding Player was Greg Ellena of the University of Miami.-Participants:-Game results:*... , 1999 1999 College World Series The 1999 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 11 to June 19. The fifty-third tournament's champion was the University of Miami, coached by Jim Morris... , 2001 2001 College World Series The 2001 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 8 to June 16. The fifty-fifth tournament's champion was the University of Miami, coached by Jim Morris... )	43 - 30

2003 College World Series bracket

Game #1

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
South Carolina	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1
Stanford	2	2	0	3	0	1	0	0	X	8	12	0
W: John Hudgins (12-3) L: David Marchbanks (15-3) Notes: Hudgins 8ip, 0r, 2h, 84pit Att: 15,789

Game #2

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Cal State Fullerton	0	0	4	3	0	1	0	0	0	8	9	3
LSU	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	5	1
W: Jason Windsor (11-2) L: Nate Bumstead (11-4) Att: 23,135

Game #3

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Missouri State	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	3	0
Rice	2	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	X	4	5	0
W: Jeff Niemann (17-0) L: Chad Mulholland (10-4) S: David Aardsma (12) Notes: Niemann 1 (bunt) hit into 9th Att: 23,248

Game #4

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Texas	1	6	0	3	1	1	1	0	0	13	14	0
Miami	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	7	7
W: J.P. Howell (10-2) L: J.D. Cockroft (11-3) Notes: CWS attendance record; Miami 7 errors Att: 26,327

Game #5

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
LSU	0	3	2	5	1	0	0	0	0	10	12	1
South Carolina	6	1	0	0	0	0	1	3	X	11	12	1
W: Matt Campbell (6-4) L: Billy Sadler (1-2) Notes: LSU elim. Att: 24,191

Game #6

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Stanford	0	0	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	5	7	0
Cal State Fullerton	1	2	1	0	0	1	1	0	X	6	10	0
W: Wes Littleton (7-3) L: Mark Romanczuk (12-1) S: Chad Cordero (5) Att: 24,191

Game #7

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Miami	0	1	1	1	0	1	0	2	1	7	12	1
Missouri State	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	5	11	2
W: Vince Bongiovanni (8-4) L: Brad Ziegler (12-2) S: Shawn Valdes-Fauli (5) Notes: SMS eliminated Att: 24,842

Game #8

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Rice	0	0	1	2	0	7	1	0	1	12	10	0
Texas	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	7	3
W: Wade Townsend (11-1) L: Justin Simmons (5-6) Att: 24,842

Game #9

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Stanford	1	0	3	3	0	0	2	4	0	13	17	1
South Carolina	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	1	6	11	1
W: Ryan McCally (7-2) L: Chris Hernandez (5-5) Notes: South Carolina eliminated Att: 23,162

Game #10

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Miami	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	7	0
Texas	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	0	X	5	6	0
W: Sam LeCure (5-0) L: Brandon Camardese (9-2) S: Huston Street (15) Notes: Miami eliminated Att: 23,162

Game #11

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Cal State Fullerton	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	5	1
Stanford	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	X	5	8	1
W: John Hudgins (13-3) L: Wes Littleton (7-4) Att: 23,170

Game #12

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Texas	0	0	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	4	8	2
Rice	0	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	1	5	9	3
W: David Aardsma (6-3) L: Huston Street (8-1) Notes: Texas eliminated Att: 23,170

Game #13

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	R	H	E
Stanford	1	0	0	0	0	2	2	0	0	2	7	11	0
Cal State Fullerton	0	0	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	5	9	2
W: David O'Hagan (7-1) L: Darric Merrell (4-1) Notes: Cal State Fullerton eliminated Att: 16,085

Saturday 6/21 Game #1

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	R	H	E
Stanford	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	7	1
Rice	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	1	4	8	1
W: David Aardsma (7-3) L: Ryan McCally (7-3) Att: 23,741

Sunday 6/22 Game #2

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Rice	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	3	10	2
Stanford	1	0	2	0	0	0	5	0	X	8	9	0
W: John Hudgins (14-3) L: Wade Townsend (11-2) Notes: Att: 17,907

Monday 6/23 Game #3

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Stanford	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	2	5	2
Rice	3	1	0	0	0	7	0	3	X	14	14	0
W: Philip Humber (11-3) L: Mark Romanczuk (12-2) Notes: Rice wins first national championship in any team sport in school history; Stanford's Sam Fuld sets career CWS hits mark with 24; CWS attendance 260,091 sets new record; Att: 18,494

All Tournament Team

Position	Player	School
Pitcher	John Hudgins	Stanford
Pitcher	Jeff Niemann	Rice
Catcher	Ryan Garko	Stanford
First Base	Curtis Thigpen	Texas
Second Base	Enrique Cruz	Rice
Third Base	Johnny Ash	Stanford
Shortstop	Justin Turner	Cal State Fullerton
Outfield	Chris Kolkhorst	Rice
	Danny Putnam	Stanford
	Carlos Quentin	Stanford
Designated Hitter	P.J. Pilittere	Cal State Fullerton

CWS records tied or broken

Total attendance: 260,091
Largest margin of victory in a championship game: 12

Participants

2003 College World Series bracket

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All Tournament Team

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College World Series

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