Big South (Lexington, S.C.)
Championship: #1 Coastal Carolina 1, #7 Liberty 0 (LU eliminated)
Michael Paez homered in the third to provide all the offense as Coastal Carolina captured its 14th Big South championship. The Flames (31-28) threatened to tie it in the fifth, but left fielder Anthony Marks nailed a runner at the plate to keep it a 1-0 contest. Jason Bilous (3-1, 5.1 IP, 2 H, 5 K) earned the victory, while Mike Morrison (3.2 IP, 2 H, BB, 4 K) recorded his eighth save for the Chanticleers (44-15). Eric Grabowski and Payton Scarbrough both went 1 for 3 for LU.
SEC (Hoover, Ala.) (photos by Craig Jackson. Click here for full photo album)
#3 Texas A&M 12, #7 Ole Miss 8 (Ole Miss eliminated)
#4 Florida 1, #5 LSU 0 (LSU eliminated)
TAMU erased an 8-5 deficit with five in the eighth to rally past Ole Miss to advance to the title game. Walker Pennington had a pinch-hit three-run homer to cap the five-run eighth for the Aggies (44-14). Errol Robinson had four hits and four RBI for the Rebels (43-17).
Scott Moss (3-0) allowed three hits in six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts as Florida nipped LSU to move to the championship game. Shaun Anderson gave up one hit in the ninth and struck out one in recording his 12th save. Jonathan India (2 for 2, 2B, BB) knocked in the game’s lone run in the sixth for the Gators (47-12). Chris Reid and Michael Papierski both went 1 for 3 with a double for the Tigers (42-18).
America East (Lowell, Mass.)
Championship: #1 Binghamton 6, #3 Stony Brook 3 (SB eliminated)
Nick Wegmann allowed two hits and a run in five innings as Binghamton defeated Stony Brook to win the America East title. Wegmann (2-0) walked one and fanned two. Rob Hardy gave up four hits and two unearned runs over the final four innings with four strikeouts to record his seventh save. Eddie Posavec went 3 for 4 with two doubles, two RBI and a run for the Bearcats (30-23). Toby Handley had two hits and a run for the Seawolves (27-27).
Atlantic 10 (Bronx, N.Y.)
Championship: #1 Rhode Island 15, #6 Davidson 2
Chris Hess went 4 for 4 with four runs and URI drubbed Davidson to win its first A-10 crown since 2005. The Rams (30-25) extended a 3-0 lead with six in the fourth. Martin Figueroa (3 for 5, 2B, BB, RBI) scored five times, while Brett McManus (2 for 3, 3 RBI) homered for URI. Aaron Tovsky had a pinch-hit two-run homer in the ninth for the Wildcats (28-26).
Atlantic Sun (Nashville, Tenn.)
#5 FGCU 3, #2 North Florida 2 (UNF eliminated)
Championship: #6 Stetson 5, #5 FGCU 4 (FGCU eliminated)
Vance Vizcaino went 2 for 5 with a homer and two RBI as Stetson completed its run to the A-Sun title. Austin Hale also went deep for the Hatters (29-29), who won their first title since 2006 and will make their first NCAA appearance in five years. Zach Spivey had a two-run homer in the second for the Eagles (27-32).
Corey Fehribach homered in the top of the ninth to snap a 2-2 tie as FGCU eliminated UNF (39-19) to advance to the title game.
Horizon (Fairborn, Ohio)
Championship: #1 Wright State 7, #3 Valparaiso 2 (Valpo eliminated)
WSU scored four in the second and three in the third in winning the Horizon title. John Brodner had two hits and four RBI, while Gabe Snyder added three hits and two runs for the Raiders (44-15). Caleb Sampen (8-3, 7 H, 2 R, BB) went the distance with seven punchouts for WSU. James Stea had two hits and a run for the Crusaders (30-28).
Metro Atlantic (Fishkill, N.Y.)
Championship: #1 Fairfield 18, #2 Siena 2 (Siena eliminated)
Kevin Radziewicz had four hits and five RBI to lead Fairfield to its first MAAC crown and first NCAA tourney appearance. The Stags (32-24) scored multiple runs in five of the first seven innings, including six in the seventh. Jake Salpietro went 3 for 5 with three runs and three RBI for Fairfield. John Signore (3-2, 7 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 2 K) earned the victory. Ryne Martinez went 1 for 2 with a walk and a run for the Saints (25-32).
Mountain West (Albuquerque, N.M.)
#3 Nevada 12, #5 Air Force 1 (AF eliminated)
Championship: #2 New Mexico 14, #3 Nevada 4 (Nevada eliminated)
Carl Stajduhar (2 for 5) homered and drove in five as New Mexico run-ruled Nevada to win the Mountain West title. The Lobos (38-21) scored three in the third, four in the fourth and five in the fifth. Chris DeVito (2 for 4, 2B), Reece Weber (1 for 1, 2 RBI) and Andrew Pratt (2 for 4, 2B, 2 R, 3 RBI) also went deep for UNM. Justin Bridgman went 2 for 4 with a double, a run and an RBI for the Wolf Pack (37-24).
Bridgman went 4 for 4 with two runs and three RBI as Nevada run-ruled Air Force (30-27) to reach the title game.
Northeast (Norwich, Conn.)
#3 Fairleigh Dickinson 11, #2 Sacred Heart 8 (SH eliminated)
Championship: #1 Bryant 8, #3 Fairleigh Dickinson 3 (FDU eliminated)
Cole Fabio homered, scored three and drove in three as Bryant beat FDU to claim the NEC crown. The Bulldogs (47-10) scored in three of the first four innings, including three in the fourth for a 6-0 lead. Robby Rinn had three hits, including a double, and two RBI for Bryant. Steve Theetge (9-0, 6 IP, 5 H, 2 R, BB, 3 K) earned the win, while Justin Snyder (3 IP, 2 H, R, BB, 2 K) recorded his 10th save. Ryan Brennan went 3 for 3 with a double and two runs for the Knights (28-28).
In the earlier game, Jason Fatzinger had three hits and five RBI to lead FDU past SHU (30-28) to the NEC title tilt.
WCC (Stockton, Calif.)
Championship: #1 Saint Mary’s 13, #3 Gonzaga 4
Jackson Thoreson (2 for 5, 2B, 2 R) homered and drove in four as Saint Mary’s claimed its first WCC title and earned its first trip to the NCAA Tournament. The Gaels (33-23) scored two in the first and six in the second to grab control of the game. Zach Kirtley went 4 for 5 with two doubles, three runs and two RBI for WMC. Cameron Neff (6-3, 6 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 8 K) picked up the win. Jace Bandebrake had a two-run homer for the Bulldogs (35-19).
American (Clearwater, Fla.)
#5 Houston 6, #1 Tulane 2 (Tulane eliminated)
#6 Memphis 9, #3 Connecticut 5
#3 Connecticut 5, #6 Memphis 0 (Memphis eliminated)
Zac Taylor was a triple short of the cycle, going 4 for 5 with two runs as Houston topped Tulane to reach the championship game for the third straight year. Connor Wong (2 R, 2 RBI) also had four hits and Joe Davis (1 for 4, 2 RBI) also homered for the Cougars (36-22). Mitch Ullom (7-4, 6 IP, 8 H, 2 R, BB, 3 K) earned the victory, while Nick Hernandez retired the final seven hitters, including four by strikeout, to record his third save of the tournament and 11th of the season. Hunter Hope (2 for 4) homered for the Green Wave (39-19).
William Montgomerie (6-3) hurled seven scoreless innings with three hits, two walks and six strikeouts as UConn blanked Memphis to advance to the title game. Patrick Ruotolo pitched two hitless innings with one walk and two punchouts to secure his 10th save. Tyler Gnesda drove in two, while Aaron Hill homered for the Huskies (36-23). Chris Carrier went 1 for 2 for the Tigers (22-39).
ACC (Durham, N.C.)
#6 Clemson 5, #10 Wake Forest 4
#4 Florida State 5, #1 Miami 4
#3 Virginia 7, #2 Louisville 2
Pinch-runner K.J. Bryant scored on a wild pitch to snap a 4-4 tie in the top of the ninth as Clemson edged WFU to win Poll B with a 3-0 mark to advance to Sunday’s championship game. Mike Triller (2 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI) and Chase Pinder (1 for 5, 2 RBI) both homered for the Tigers (41-18). Pat Krall (10-1, 2.1 IP, H) recorded the win. Ben Breazeale doubled and drove in two for the Demon Deacons (34-25).
Dylan Busby (4 for 5, HR, 3 RBI) had a game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth as FSU nipped Miami to move to the title game against Clemson. The Hurricanes (45-11) tied the game with a pair in the top of the ninth. Randy Batista had a double, a triple and two runs for UM. Quincy Nieporte went 3 for 3 with one run and two RBI for the Seminoles (37-19).
Jack Gerstenmaier had a two-run single to highlight a seven-run fifth as Virginia (37-20) defeated Louisville (47-12). Corey Ray homered for the Cards.
Big East (Aberdeen, Md.)
#2 Creighton 4, #4 St. John’s 3 (10 innings, SJU eliminated)
Reagan Fowler had a game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the 10th as Creighton advanced to the championship game. The Bluejays (38-16) trailed 3-0 before getting a two-run homer from Matt Gandy (2 for 4) in the sixth and tying the game in the seventh. David Gerber (4-3, 4.1 IP, H, 2 K) earned the win. Mark Venice went 2 for 3 with a homer and two runs for the Red Storm (28-26-1).
Big Ten (Omaha, Neb.)
#8 Iowa 11, #6 Maryland 0 (UM eliminated)
#4 Ohio State 11, #5 Michigan 4 (UM eliminated)
#4 Ohio State 3, #7 Michigan State 2 (10 innings)
Nick Gallagher (8-3) allowed one hit and one walk in six scoreless innings of relief with nine strikeouts as Iowa blanked Maryland to move to the championship game. The Hawkeyes (30-25) scored three in the fourth, five in the eighth and three in the ninth. Joel Booker went 3 for 6 with two doubles, one run and two RBI, while Robert Neustrom had three hits and two RBI for Iowa. Nick Cieri had two hits for the Terrapins (30-27).
OSU posted a pair of wins to stay alive in the tourney. Troy Kuhn went 3 for 4 with two runs and four RBI in the win over Michigan. The Buckeyes (41-18-1) scored five in the first and three in the fifth. Ryan Feltner (3-3, 6.1 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 10 K) got the win in relief. Jonathan Engelmann had two hits for the Wolverines (36-21). In the late game, Ronnie Dawson (2 for 4, 2B) homered in the top of the 10th as OSU forced a second game with MSU for a spot in the title game. Jordan Zimmerman went 1 for 4 with a walk and a run for the Spartans (36-19).
Big 12 (Oklahoma City, Okla.)
#4 West Virginia 11, #5 Oklahoma 1 (OU eliminated)
#7 Texas 2, #3 TCU 1
#3 TCU 8, #7 Texas 2 (UT eliminated)
Kyle Davis was a triple short of the cycle, going 3 for 4 with four RBI as WVU (36-21) run-ruled OU (30-27-1) to advance to the championship game. Conner Dotson (7-4, 6.1 IP, 4 H, UE, 4 BB, 9 K) secured the win.
Luken Baker (3 for 4, 2 R) homered and knocked in five as TCU topped Texas to move to the title contest. The Horned Frogs (41-15) erased a 2-1 deficit with three in the fifth and added three more in the sixth.
Kody Clemens (2 for 4) had the game-winning homer in the bottom of the ninth in the first meeting for the Longhorns (25-32)
CAA (Mount Pleasant, S.C.)
Championship: #1 UNCW 8, #2 William and Mary 8, suspended top 10, resume Sunday at 5 pm
Conference USA (Hattiesburg, Miss.)
#5 Louisiana Tech 13, #4 Rice 10
#3 Southern Miss 3, #2 Marshall 2 (MU eliminated)
#4 Rice 11, #5 Louisiana Tech 9 (LT eliminated)
Chase Scott had a three-run double in the first as Southern Miss edged Marshall. Stevie Powers (1-1, 2 IP, 2 K) earned the win in relief, while Nick Sandlin (1.1 IP, H, 2 K) notched his 11th save. Aaron Bossi went 3 for 5 with a double and one RBI for the Thundering Herd (34-21).
Connor Teykl (2 for 4, 2 R), Grayson Lewis (3 for 5, 2 R, 2 RBI) and Dayne Wunderlich (1 for 3, 2 R, 3 RBI) all homered as Rice (35-21) powered past LT to play in the title game. Chase Lunceford (1 for 4, 3 R) and Cody Daigle (1 for 3, 2 BB, 2 R, 2 RBI) went deep for the Bulldogs (40-18).
Mid-American (Avon, Ohio)
#6 Central Michigan 10, #7 Western Michigan 3
#8 Eastern Michigan 10, #1 Kent State 5
#7 Western Michigan 4, #6 Central Michigan 0 (CMU eliminated)
#1 Kent State 4, #8 Eastern Michigan 2 (EMU eliminated)
Robert Greenman drove in three and Alex Borglin went 3 for 4 with two runs and two RBI as CMU forced a second meeting today with WMU. Michael Brettell (3-1, 6.1 IP, H, UE, 4 BB, 3 K) earned the win for the Chippewas (24-36). Evan Nelson went 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI for the Broncos (20-32).
Missouri Valley (Terre Haute, Ind.)
#7 Missouri State 3, #3 Bradley 2 (BU eliminated)
Championship: #1 Dallas Baptist 4, #7 Missouri State 3 (MSU eliminated)
Sam Perez (8-0, 2.2 IP, 3 H, BB, 5 K) earned the win in relief as MSU edged BU to reach the championship game. Bryan Young (1.2 IP, H, R, BB, K) registered his 11th save. Gaa (2 for 5, 2 RBI) went deep for the Braves (29-20).
Ohio Valley (Jackson, Tenn.)
#3 Austin Peay 7, #6 Belmont 4 (13 innings, Belmont eliminated)
#2 Jacksonville State 11, #1 Southeast Missouri 7
#1 Southeast Missouri 10, #3 Austin Peay 4 (APSU eliminated)
Southern (Greenville, S.C.)
#1 Mercer 9, #2 Western Carolina 8
#6 Samford 2, #4 Furman 0 (Furman eliminated)
#2 Western Carolina 7, #6 Samford 4 (Samford eliminated)
Jared Brasher (3-4) tossed six scoreless innings with four hits, three walks and seven strikeouts as Samford sank Furman. Jordan Fucci (2 for 4) homered for the Bulldogs (35-25). Sky Overton and Jordan Simpson both had two hits for the Purple Paladins (29-30).
Southland (Sugar Land, Texas)
#8 Stephen F. Austin 10 v. #5 Central Arkansas 4 (UCA eliminated)
#2 Southeastern Louisiana 4, #6 McNeese State 1 (MSU eliminated)
#8 Stephen F. Austin 1, #1 Sam Houston State 0
#1 Sam Houston State 8, #8 Stephen F. Austin 2 (SFA eliminated)
Summit (Tulsa, Okla.)
#1 Oral Roberts 4, #3 IPFW 1
Championship: #1 Oral Roberts 14, #3 IPFW 3
Sun Belt (San Marcos, Texas)
#6 Georgia Southern 4, #2 South Alabama 0 (USA eliminated)
#1 UL Lafayette 17, #8 Arkansas State 10 (ASU eliminated)
Brian Eichhorn (6-2) pitched 7.1 scoreless innings with six hits and four strikeouts as GSU blanked USA to advance to title game. Jordan Wren went 2 for 3 with a homer and three RBI for the Eagles (36-23). Brendan Donovan went 4 for 4 with a double for the Jaguars (40-20).
WAC (Mesa, Ariz.)
#1 Seattle 12, #2 New Mexico State 10 (NMSU eliminated)
Championship: #3 Utah Valley 4, #1 Seattle 0
Regular Season
Big West
Cal State Fullerton 2 @ Long Beach State 1
Pac-12
Washington 8 @ Utah 12