Augustana University edged out Pittsburg State University 10-8 in the 2026 NCAA Division II Central Regional, securing a spot in the championship game.
Sunday’s Final Set for 1 p.m. CDT
The Gorillas and the Vikings will meet at Al Ortolani Field at 1 p.m. Central Daylight Time on Sunday, with the winner advancing to the national tournament.
Offensive Highlights
Dagen Brewer and Isaac Webb powered the Pitt State offense, each finishing with four hits. Brewer went 4‑for‑4, launching a home run and driving in three runs, a performance that broke the D2 single‑season RBI record at 106. Webb added a double among his four hits.
Jadyn McNealy contributed a 3‑for‑6 effort, doubling, scoring three runs and stealing a base, his 48th stolen base of the season. Andrew Branson also drove in three runs for the Gorillas.
Pitching Details
Ty Blecha took the loss on the mound, surrendering five runs in a single inning of work. He was followed by a six‑pitcher relief corps that included Ryan Leiker, Bradley Neill, Elijah Seitz, Ricardo Hernandez, Cooper Crouch and Porter Starnes. Hernandez was particularly effective, tossing 2.2 innings of hitless relief in the middle of the game.
Earlier Saturday Action
Augustana had already advanced by defeating Arkansas Tech University 5‑2 in the morning contest, a result that kept their championship hopes alive heading into the final.
Both teams are now preparing for the Sunday finale, hoping to translate their recent performances into a championship result.