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Tampa Spartans rout Catawba to reach NCAA Division II finals

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Tampa Spartans rout Catawba to reach NCAA Division II finals
Summary

The University of Tampa baseball team overcomes a two-run deficit against Catawba, scoring eight runs in the third inning to secure a dominant 17-2 victory in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship semifinals on June 3 in Cary, North Carolina. Tampa's offensive surge featured a three-run double by Jesse Ponce and contributions from Brayden Woodburn and Jhoander Irigoyen. The Spartans produced 16 hits overall, aided by mistakes from Catawba's pitching staff. This victory sets up a championship series against West Chester, the top seed, beginning on June 6.

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  • •Tampa scores eight runs in the third inning against Catawba.
  • •Jesse Ponce hits a three-run double to highlight the inning.
  • •The Spartans total 16 hits in the game.
  • •Tampa's victory leads to a championship matchup with West Chester.
  • •Game 1 of the finals is scheduled for June 6.
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  • 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Tampa Spartans rout Catawba, advance to NCAA Division II finals
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CARY, N. C. — The University of Tampa baseball team needed a run in its final at-bat Monday against Point Loma to pull out a win and earn a spot in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship semifinals.

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