Point Loma Sea Lions commenced their NCAA Division II World Series campaign with an 11-5 victory over Catawba. The No. 6 seed Sea Lions improved to 3-0 in World Series openers, powered by a decisive fifth-run eighth inning. Josiah Rodriguez's clutch RBI-single, coupled with back-to-back homers from Hank Smith and Mason Cook, secured the win and pushed PLNU to its 50th victory of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Point Loma improved to 50-11 overall, marking only the second time in program history they reached 50 wins.
  • Six Sea Lions recorded multiple hits in the game, while four players had at least two RBIs.
Yes, But

Catawba struck early, leading 2-0 in the first inning, revealing potential challenges for PLNU's pitching which may be exploited in future matchups.

State of Play
  • PLNU is advancing to play either No. 2 seed Tampa or No. 7 seed Bentley on Monday.
  • The win marks the Sea Lions' third World Series appearance in five seasons.
What's Next

Moving forward, Point Loma looks to build on this momentum against either Tampa or Bentley, aiming for deeper postseason success.

Bottom Line

The Sea Lions showcased their resilience and offensive power, indicating they could be serious contenders in the tournament if they maintain this level of performance.