Denison University’s baseball squad captured its first NCAA Division III national championship on June 5, 2026, edging Endicott College 4‑3 in the final of the College World Series held in Eastlake, Ohio.
The road to the title
The Red Bats finished the year with a staggering 51‑3 record, highlighted by a 44‑game winning streak and a series of walkoff victories that kept their momentum alive deep into the tournament.
In the championship game, Jack Lutte delivered the decisive run, while Devin Parker tossed 7.1 scoreless innings and struck out eight batters to earn the win.
Cade Nowik was named Most Outstanding Player after launching three home runs and driving in seven runs, his bat proving the difference in the decisive moments.
The triumph adds to a remarkable 2025‑26 athletic year for Denison, which also secured titles in other sports, underscoring the university’s growing national presence across its programs.