| 1972 NCAA University Division baseball season | |
|---|---|
| Number of teams | 211 |
| NCAA tournament | |
| College World Series | |
| Champions | Southern California (8th title) |
| Runners-up | Arizona State (5th CWS Appearance) |
| Winning Coach | Rod Dedeaux (8th title) |
| MOP | Russ McQueen (Southern California) |
| Seasons | |
The 1972 NCAA University Division baseball season, play of college baseball in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) began in the spring of 1972. The season progressed through the regular season and concluded with the 1972 College World Series. The College World Series, held for the twenty sixth time in 1972, consisted of one team from each of eight geographical districts and was held in Omaha, Nebraska at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium as a double-elimination tournament. Southern California claimed the championship for the third year in a row, en route to five consecutive titles.[1]