The UW‑Milwaukee Panthers have turned the opening days of the NCAA baseball tournament into a showcase of power hitting, racking up 26 runs across two games.
They opened with a 13‑8 victory over Auburn before dismantling Central Florida 13‑6, a pair of wins that have lifted their winning streak to nine consecutive games.
Dominance in the early innings
In those games the Panthers have outscored their opponents 19‑4 in the first four frames, a testament to aggressive base running and disciplined pitching.
Against UCF they collected nine hits and drew nine walks, illustrating a patient yet potent approach at the plate.
The offensive explosion marks a milestone: they are the first No. 4 seed in tournament history to post at least 13 runs in each of their first two games, and only the eighth No. 4 seed ever to win its opening two regional contests.
Awaiting a Super Regional berth
Their next test will be a showdown against the survivor of the Auburn‑UCF matchup, slated for Sunday night. Organizers have pushed back the start time as weather conditions force a delay.
Should the Panthers prevail, they will secure the program’s inaugural Super Regional appearance, a milestone that has been building through a season of steady improvement and clutch performances.