Campbell University’s baseball squad delivered a decisive 3‑1 victory over the University of North Carolina Wilmington in the CAA championship, securing the top seed’s place in the winner’s bracket final.
A Pitcher’s Duel and a Timely Homer
The breakthrough came in the fourth inning when Jonah Oster launched his 12th homer of the season, driving in two runs and putting Campbell ahead 1‑0.
David Rossow, who entered the game with a reputation for durability, matched that momentum by logging eight solid innings, surrendering just one run while striking out seven batters.
UNCW’s Trey Williford answered with a complete‑game effort, scattering five hits and allowing three runs, but the Lancers could not overcome Campbell’s early surge.
Campbell added two more runs in the fifth frame, extending the lead before UNCW trimmed the margin with a sacrifice fly from Trevor Lucas in the eighth.
Relief pitcher Braxton Shaffer sealed the win with a flawless ninth inning, retiring the side in order to earn his third save of the tournament.
The victory sets up a potential showdown against either Northeastern University or Hofstra University, while UNCW now turns its focus to an elimination contest against Monmouth University.
With the tournament heating up, the stage is set for more high‑stakes matchups as the CAA championship unfolds.