SALISBURY, Md. – Salisbury University’s baseball squad has earned its place among the nation’s top college baseball programs once more. The Sea Gulls, currently ranked seventh nationally, captured the NCAA Division III Baseball Regional championship on Sunday with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Hobart Statesmen that required extra innings to decide.
The dramatic contest concluded when Jake Witter connected for a game-winning hit with runners on base in the bottom of the 12th inning, sending the home crowd at Donnie Williams Sea Gull Baseball Stadium into celebration. The marathon game showcased both teams’ determination, but ultimately the Sea Gulls prevailed in the championship round of the regional tournament.
This latest regional title continues Salisbury University’s tradition of excellence in collegiate baseball, as the program once again demonstrates why it consistently ranks among the elite teams in Division III competition.
