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College World Series Delayed by Rain
14 Jun
Summary
- Game between Georgia and Texas faces weather delay.
- Rain and thunderstorms expected throughout the evening.
- NCAA protocols dictate delays based on lightning detection.
Severe weather has caused a delay for the College World Series game between No. 3 Georgia and No. 6 Texas in Omaha. Rain and thunderstorms are expected throughout Saturday evening, pushing back the originally scheduled 8 p.m. ET start time. The NCAA announced that updates would be provided at 8 p.m. ET, but Texas confirmed the delay on social media.
According to AccuWeather, there is a 49% chance of rain at 7 p.m. ET, increasing to 45% for thunderstorms at 8 p.m. The forecast shows continued chances of rain through 11 p.m. NCAA regulations for lightning delays state that a 30-minute period begins after the initial strike, with the clock resetting for subsequent strikes within a six-mile radius.
The Oklahoma Sooners baseball team is also heading to the College World Series to face Alabama. This news about the Georgia-Texas delay comes as the Sooners prepare for their first game in Omaha.
