It's all about getting prepared for the big dance. We all seen what a good loss can do to springboard a team. I do agree that the SEC has enough to prepare for the big show. But UCLA will give them a look so they can learn how to handle a very big team.
Without the bad luck the VOLS had this season the record and seeding for the tournament would have been much better. So many bad unforced errors cost this team a lot. AND it wasn't just one player.
Don't ever forget the amount of luck that is required in baseball. A ball hit 2 feet move in any direction or a pitch 2 inches in any direction can change a games outcome. The less talent you have the more luck is required. Players get hot and cold you win some and lose some it's baseball plan...