Point Loma's baseball team faced a heartbreaking end to their NCAA World Series run in Cary, N.C., falling to Catawba 10-9. After trailing by two in the ninth inning, a clutch two-RBI single from Josiah Rodriguez and a go-ahead triple from Hank Smith briefly put the Sea Lions ahead 9-8. However, Catawba responded with two runs in the bottom of the ninth, walking off with the victory and eliminating Point Loma from the tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Point Loma ended the season with a 50-13 overall record.
  • This marks their third NCAA Division II World Series appearance in five seasons.
State of Play
  • Point Loma initially led 5-0 after scoring three runs in the third and two in the fourth.
  • Catawba rallied with a seven-run fifth inning to take control of the game.
What's Next

The Sea Lions will look to regroup in the offseason and build on this strong season, aiming to return and perform even better in next year's tournament.

Bottom Line

Despite a tragic end to their playoff run, Point Loma's impressive season with 50 wins underscores their growth and potential as they strive for future success.