In front of a packed house of 3,571 fans, Kansas Baseball captured its first NCAA Division I Championship game victory, defeating Northeastern 6-3 in Lawrence. The win marked the culmination of a dominant season for the Jayhawks, who improved to 43-16 overall.
A night of records
The game featured a flurry of offensive fireworks, with Tyson LeBlanc launching his 22nd home run of the season in the third inning. That blast contributed to Kansas' 105th homer of the year, shattering the program's single-season record that had stood since the previous campaign.
Dominic Voegele continued his breakout year, striking out nine batters over seven innings while allowing just three runs. His 117 strikeouts for the season set a new school record, underscoring his role as the staff's ace.
Key contributors
LeBlanc's long ball was joined by homers from Augusto Mungarrieta and Dariel Osoria in the opening three innings, building an early lead. Reliever Boede Rahe closed the game with two perfect innings, tallying three strikeouts to earn his 10th save of the season.
Other notable performances came from Josh Dykhoff, Will Fosberg, Cade Baldridge, Tony Thompson, Mike Zagurski, T.J. Walz, Jonah Ulane and Frank Duncan, each adding depth to the lineup and bullpen.
What's next
The Jayhawks now turn their attention to the 5 p.m. CT matchup on Saturday against the winner of the Missouri State and Arkansas contest. The upcoming game promises another high‑stakes showdown as Kansas looks to extend its historic run.