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Catawba College rallied from early deficits to defeat Point Loma Nazarene University 10‑9, with Hunter Atkins delivering a 5‑for‑5 performance and Joe Burleyson pitching 95 pitches. The win puts Catawba against the University of Tampa in the next round.
A dramatic fifth‑inning rally and a ninth‑inning walk‑off propelled Catawba to a 10‑9 victory over Point Loma Nazarene University in the Division II Baseball Championship in Cary, North Carolina.
The 2026 NCAA Division II baseball championship opened in Cary, North Carolina, with Tampa University aiming for a historic three-peat. Early upsets, dominant pitching, and a surge of home runs have already reshaped the bracket.
The Montana Elite Invitational brought together top boys and girls high school basketball players from across the state, offering them a platform to attract college recruiters. Founder Josh Huestis covered costs for participants, emphasizing the importance of college sports for personal growth.