Big series on tap for this weekend

With two weekends left until the heart of conference tournament season, there are some big matchups on tap for this weekend in college baseball. Here are a few of the key battles:

Texas A&M at Nebraska

First place in the Big 12 Conference is on the line in this key matchup. The Huskers have been almost unbeatable at home this year and have not lost a conference series in Haymarket Park. The Aggies are white hot as the nation's only 40-game winner. Something has to give here.

Tulane at East Carolina

Second place in Conference USA is riding on this series, as the Green Wave and Pirates both look to carry some momentum into conference tournament play. The winner likely will be the No. 2 seed behind Rice in the conference tournament.

Cal at Stanford

These two teams have been pleasant surprises in the Pac 10 this year, and both are looking to use this series as a catalyst to possibly host a regional in the NCAA tournament.

Georgia at Vanderbilt

The top two teams in the SEC East Division meet in this battle. Vanderbilt's pitching has risen to the occasion in recent weeks, so this should be a great duel between two teams that could find themselves in the College World Series next month.

Clemson at Georgia Tech

Two teams fighting for their NCAA tournament lives meet here. Both teams have proven they are capable of winning some big games, but the winner here will have a leg up come tournament time.

UC Santa Barbara at Long Beach State

These two Big West schools are fighting different battles. The Gauchos are looking to show they belong in the discussion for the NCAA tournament, while the Dirtbags are trying to regain their consistent play from earlier in the year to get some momentum for the postseason.