Regional Opener Recap
The Concordia Texas baseball team opened its NCAA Tournament regional with a 9-6 loss to East Texas Baptist University, a game that swung dramatically in the fifth inning.
Concordia struck first, plating two runs in the opening inning to take an early advantage, but the opposition answered with a strong third‑inning surge that put them up 5-2.
The momentum shifted again when Concordia tied the contest at 5-5 in the fifth, only to see East Texas Baptist erupt for four runs in that same frame, highlighted by a grand slam that pushed the lead to 9-5.
Carson Riley and Louis Alonzo each contributed two home runs to the effort, with Riley adding a ninth‑inning blast that trimmed the deficit but could not force a comeback.
Despite the setback, the team will regroup for an elimination match against Belhaven the following day, hoping to keep their tournament hopes alive.