NCAA.com | June 26, 2021 Vanderbilt-NC State College World Series game ruled no-contest due to COVID-19 protocols The 7 longest home runs in CWS history (that we know of) Share “The NCAA Division I Baseball Committee has declared the Vanderbilt-NC State Men’s College World Series game scheduled for Saturday, June 26 at 1 p.m. Central time a no-contest because of COVID-19 protocols. This decision was made based on the recommendation of the Championship Medical Team and the Douglas County Health Department. As a result, Vanderbilt will advance to the CWS Finals. The NCAA and the committee regret that NC State’s student-athletes and coaching staff will not be able to continue in the championship in which they earned the right to participate. Because of privacy issues, we cannot provide further details.” The Golden Spikes Award: The ultimate guide Here's a complete look at the Golden Spikes Award, which has been awarded annually to the best amateur baseball player in the country since 1978. READ MORE 2022 NCAA baseball bracket: Men's College World Series scores, schedule, bracket for Omaha The updated 2022 Men's College World Series scores, schedule, TV times and results for the NCAA baseball championship in Omaha. READ MORE Texas' Ivan Melendez wins 2022 Golden Spikes Award, first in program history Texas’ Ivan Melendez was named the 44th winner of the Golden Spikes Award tonight in a live presentation during the College World Series Special on ESPN. Created in 1978, the Golden Spikes Award honors the top amateur baseball player in the United States based on their athletic ability, sportsmanship, character, and overall contribution to the sport. READ MORE