Point Loma's quest for an NAIA championship ended with an 11-8 loss to Lubbock Christian tonight in the World Series finals at Lewiston, Idaho.
The Sea Lions (45-13) fell behind 5-0 in the first inning before rallying to make a game of it. PLNU was just a run down at 8-7 after scoring three times in the top of the fourth inning, but couldn't overcome Lubbock, which defeated the Sea Lions 5-1 on Thursday night to force the winner-take-all championship game.
There's more on PLNU's runner-up finish in a story right here.
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Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
NAIA World Series: PLNU unable to seal the deal
After 10 straight victories, Point Loma Nazarene hit a bump in the road today in a 5-1 loss to Lubbock Christian at the NAIA World Series in Lewiston, Idaho.
The Sea Lions (45-12) could have claimed the championship with a victory. Instead, they face a rematch tonight against Lubbock Christian (51-8) with the title going to the winner.
Read more about today's game right here.
The Sea Lions (45-12) could have claimed the championship with a victory. Instead, they face a rematch tonight against Lubbock Christian (51-8) with the title going to the winner.
Read more about today's game right here.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
NAIA World Series: PLNU one win from title
Point Loma Nazarene is one win away from the NAIA World Series championship after smashing five home runs — two by Kaohi Downing — in tonight's 8-6 victory over Lee University in Lewiston, Idaho.
More details on the game are expected to be posted here.
PLNU (45-11) plays Lubbock Christian on Thursday in the title game.
More details on the game are expected to be posted here.
PLNU (45-11) plays Lubbock Christian on Thursday in the title game.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
UCSD, PLNU keep championship hopes alive
Top-ranked UCSD took a big early lead in an elimination game at the NCAA Division II College World Series, then survived a ninth-inning grand slam for an 8-6 win over No. 2 West Chester at the USA Training Complex in Cary, N.C.
UCSD's Matt Rossman (8-2) got the win, but not until reliever Ryland Macfadyen recorded the final out. Macfadyen came on with the bases loaded and two outs. He gave up a bases-loaded homer to Matt Baer before getting Kevin McGrath on a grounder to end the game.
Here's the game recap here.
Point Loma Nazarene also kept its national title hopes alive as Brandon Dixon pitched a seven-hitter in a 2-1 win over Lubbock Christian in the NAIA World Series at Lewiston, ID. There's more on the game right here.
The Sea Lions (44-11), who are the only team still undefeated in the tournament, play Lee University on Wednesday.
UCSD's Matt Rossman (8-2) got the win, but not until reliever Ryland Macfadyen recorded the final out. Macfadyen came on with the bases loaded and two outs. He gave up a bases-loaded homer to Matt Baer before getting Kevin McGrath on a grounder to end the game.
Here's the game recap here.
Point Loma Nazarene also kept its national title hopes alive as Brandon Dixon pitched a seven-hitter in a 2-1 win over Lubbock Christian in the NAIA World Series at Lewiston, ID. There's more on the game right here.
The Sea Lions (44-11), who are the only team still undefeated in the tournament, play Lee University on Wednesday.
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