The Indiana University South Bend baseball team is gearing up for the CCAC Tournament as the No. 6 seed, facing No. 3 seed Saint Xavier on April 29 at Slammers Stadium. The five-day double-elimination tournament features the top six teams from the CCAC's regular season. IUSB enters the postseason on a high note, winning three straight games against Judson and boasting standout players like Luis Turmero, who is batting .407 recently. The Titans will need strong performances both offensively and on the mound to advance in the tournament.

By the Numbers
  • IUSB finished the season with a 21-29 record and a 16-16 CCAC record.
  • The Titans scored 290 runs this season with a .268 team batting average and 116 stolen bases.
State of Play
  • The Titans recently won three consecutive games, boosting their momentum entering the tournament.
  • IU South Bend has reached the conference finals previously, having made strong runs in past tournaments.
  • Previous matchups against Saint Xavier saw the Titans swept in the regular season 4-0.
What's Next

The Titans will face a challenging matchup against Saint Xavier, looking to break the regular-season sweep. Key players will need to perform at their best to overcome their opponents and potentially regain momentum towards the finals.

Bottom Line

IUSB has the potential to make a deep tournament run if they maintain their recent success at the plate and on the mound. Key performances from their strong hitters and pitchers will be critical as they aim to replicate previous postseason successes.