
Augustana Baseball Advances to NCAA Super Regional After Dominant Win
A commanding 13‑7 victory over the Gorillas propelled Augustana into the super regional, where they will meet Central Missouri in a best‑of‑three series.
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A commanding 13‑7 victory over the Gorillas propelled Augustana into the super regional, where they will meet Central Missouri in a best‑of‑three series.

The Augustana Vikings rallied from a late deficit, powered by a multi‑hit offensive onslaught and clutch relief pitching, to defeat third‑ranked Pittsburg State 13‑7 and secure a super‑regional series against Central Missouri.

The No. 17 Augustana baseball team dropped a 7‑1 decision to top‑ranked Pittsburg State, but the Vikings now face Arkansas Tech in an elimination game, hoping to rally behind strong performances from their senior staff.

The Vikings fell 7‑1 to third‑seeded Pittsburg State, with early Gorilla dominance and a late rally that leaves their tournament hopes hanging in the balance.

A 12‑10 victory over Northwest Missouri State, fueled by late extra‑base hits and clutch pitching, sends Augustana to face Pittsburg State on Friday.

The No. 17 Augustana Vikings enter the NCAA Central Regional Tournament in Pittsburg, Kansas, as the No. 5 seed, facing Northwest Missouri State on May 14. With a 41‑13 record and a host of award‑winning players, the team aims to advance deep into the competition.