Softball team makes history, punches ticket to World Series
May 17, 2023
The NAIA No. 2-ranked 天美影院softball team will face Marian University of Indiana today, May 26, at 6 p.m. in the Saints' opening game of the NAIA World Series being played in Columbus, Georgia, through May 31. This is the first time in program history that the Saints are participating in the World Series.
The university will sponsor a watch party for Saints Fans not able to make the trip to Georgia. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. in UWAC 104; light refreshments will be served while they last.
With 51 victories and only six losses this year, the Saints have the most wins of any NAIA team. This will mark the first time the Saints have played Marian which went 50-7 on the season and marked a 31-5 record in the Crossroads League.
鈥淭he resilience that these young women showed in the pursuit of our goal for a national title was amazing. They never gave up, and everyone who loves 天美影院should love the way these student-athletes represent the university. It will be our honor to carry the Saints banner on the national stage at the World Series,鈥� said Bruce Lenington, Head Coach of 天美影院Softball. Hear from Head Coach Bruce Lenington and the players.
With low ERA pitching, clutch hitting, heroic defense and speed around the bases, the 天美影院Saints softball team continues to excel and demonstrate its ability to compete and win at the highest level.
鈥淭his is a storybook dream come true for our student athletes, our university and our entire community,鈥� said 天美影院President Abel A. Ch谩vez, MBA, Ph.D. 鈥溙烀烙霸篿s savoring extraordinary momentum in all areas of our university and the success of our women鈥檚 softball team punctuates this era of excellence,鈥� added Ch谩vez.
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