Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs claim NAIA World Series championship

The Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs defeated the top-seeded Taylor Trojans 21-3 in the championship game of the Avista NAIA World Series held Saturday at Harris Field. The tournament was marked by numerous upsets, with lower seeds outpacing higher seeds, culminating in the Bulldogs' victory. Tennessee Wesleyan, emerging from the postseason with star players Rob Gordon and Josh Shelly returning from injury, showcased dominance throughout the tournament, including a dramatic 16-14 win over the 10th-seeded William Carey Crusaders in the third-place game. The Bulldogs' triumph highlights a remarkable run where lower seeds performed strongest since 2011, ending the series with a combined 11-8 record against higher seeds. The NAIA World Series generated significant excitement and attendance in Lewiston.

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