Cedar Rapids, Iowa (5/26/2019) – For the first time in NCAA Division III baseball history, eight teams will descend on Cedar Rapids, Iowa for the College World Series. Seven of the eight qualifiers punched their ticket to the Championship with a two game Super Regional sweep while one was decided in three. This year’s qualifiers line up at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium May 31 – June 5 with a goal of hoisting the National Championship trophy.
The 2019 Championship field of eight is made up of Babson College (Mass.) (38-8), Birmingham-Southern College (Ala.) (39-13), Chapman University (Calif.) (38-11), Heidelberg University (Ohio) (35-13), Johns Hopkins University (Md.) (35-11), University of Massachusetts Boston (Mass.) (35-12), Washington & Jefferson College (Pa.) (37-11), and Webster University (Mo.) (37-11).
Babson College (Mass.) defeated SUNY Cortland 7-6 and 2-1 to sweep the NCAA Tournament Super Regional best-of-three series and advance to the program’s first-ever Division III College World Series.
Also making their-first ever NCAA Division III College World Series appearance is Birmingham-Southern College (Ala.). The Panthers swept Coe College 6-4 (12 innings), 11-2 to clinch their spot at this year’s final site.
Chapman University (Calif.) used a Super Regional game-two walk-off to punch their ticket Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Panthers defeated Concordia University Texas 11-3 in game one and 3-2 in game two. Chapman is headed to the College World Series for the 11
th time in program history (1997, 2000-01, 2003, 2005-09, 2011, 2019). The Panthers claimed the National Championship in 2003 and runner-up in 2011.
For the second time in program history and first since 2010, Heidelberg University (Ohio) is headed to the Division III College World Series. The Student Princes defeated the College of Wooster 8-5 in game one of the Super Regional match-up. The Student Princes used a 10-run eighth inning in game two to win by a final score of 14-1.
Earning the program’s fourth trip to the championship site is Johns Hopkins University (Md.). The Blue Jays previously qualified for the College World Series in 1989, 2008 and 2010. Their 2008 trip ended in a runner-up finish. Playing on their home field for the Super Regional match-up with Shenandoah, the Blue Jays won by scores of 6-3 and 7-3 to keep their postseason run alive.
Making its third national title run is the University of Massachusetts Boston. The Beacons previously qualified for the College World Series in 2010 and 2017. After winning Super Regional game one 5-4 over New England College the Beacons dropped game two 6-4, forcing a third game. UMass Boston jumped out to a 3-0 lead after two and never trailed in the winner-take-all game, defeating the Pilgrims 6-2.
Washington & Jefferson College (Pa.) swept Misericordia University 8-3 and 5-4 to secure a spot in the 2019 College World Series. The Presidents’ first trip to the championship site came in 2017, a year in which they finished runner-up. W&J is a perfect 8-0 in postseason play this year.
For the fourth time in program history and first since 2015, Webster University (Mo.) is headed to the NCAA Division III College World Series. After winning 4-3 in the Super Regional opener, the Gorloks pounded out 22 hits to defeat Concordia-Chicago 17-6. In addition to 2015, Webster qualified for the championship site in 2012 and 2013.
The Division III College World Series features the winners of two four-team, double-elimination pools facing off in a best-of-three series for the national title. 2019 marks the 44
th edition of the championship.
The opening-round matchups in Pool A pit Chapman University (Calif.) (38-11) against Washington & Jefferson College (Pa.) (37-11) at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 31. Webster University (Mo.) (37-11) then opposes UMass Boston (Mass.) (35-12) at 1:15 p.m.
Pool B play makes up the final two games on Friday, with Babson College (Mass.) (38-8) playing Johns Hopkins University (Md.) (35-11) at 4:30 p.m. and Birmingham-Southern College (Ala.) (39-13) taking on Heidelberg University (Ohio) (35-13) at 7:45 p.m.
This weekend’s eight-team, double-elimination tournament, will feature four games Friday-Sunday, May 31 – June 2, while a maximum of two contests will be held Monday, June 3 and Tuesday, June 4. If needed, game three of the championship series be played Wednesday, June 5.
Texas Tyler won the 2018 NCAA Division III National Championship in the program’s first ever trip to the College World Series. The Patriots swept Texas Lutheran in the best-of-three series, 8-1 and 9-6.
The American Rivers Conference, Cedar Rapids Tourism and the Cedar Rapids Kernels Baseball Club (Class A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins) will host the Division III College World Series from 2019 through 2022. Mount Vernon Bank is also a local sponsor of this event.
For more information, visit the host website at
rollrivers.com or contact the American Rivers Conference staff of Commissioner Chuck Yrigoyen at 319.849.8078 and Deputy Commissioner Dan Hammes at 319.930.0782.
Daily Game Schedule * - Cedar Rapids, Iowa is Central Time Zone
Friday, May 31
Game Time Teams
#1 10 a.m. Chapman vs. Washington & Jefferson
#2 1:15 p.m. Webster vs. UMass Boston
#3 4:30 p.m. Babson vs. Johns Hopkins
#4 7:45 p.m. Birmingham-Southern vs. Heidelberg
Saturday, June 1
Game Time Teams
#5 10 a.m. Loser of Game #1 vs. Loser of Game #2
#6 1:15 p.m. Winner of Game #1 vs. Winner of Game #2
#7 4:30 p.m. Loser of Game #3 vs. Loser of Game #4
#8 7:45 p.m. Winner of Game #3 vs. Winner of Game #4
Sunday, June 2
Game Time
#9 10 a.m. Winner of Game #5 vs. Loser of Game #6
#10 1:15 p.m. Winner of Game #7 vs. Loser of Game #8
#11 4:30 p.m. Winner of Game #6 vs. Winner of Game #9
#12 7:45 p.m. Winner of Game #8 vs. Winner of Game #10
If No If Necessary Game Needed
Monday, June 3
Game Time
#13 Noon Pool A Winner vs. Pool B Winner (Game #1, Best of Three Series)
Tuesday, June 4
Game Time
#14 11 a.m. Pool A Winner vs. Pool B Winner (Game #2, Best of Three Series)
#15 - - - - - - If Necessary, Pool A Winner vs. Pool B Winner
(Game #3, Best of Three Series)
* - Game #15 will start 30 minutes following the conclusion of Game #14
If One Pool Needs If Necessary Game
Monday, June 3
Game Time
#13 Noon Pool A or Pool B If Necessary Game
Tuesday, June 4
Game Time
#14 11 a.m. Pool A Winner vs. Pool B Winner (Game #1, Best of Three Series)
#15 - - - - - Pool A Winner vs. Pool B Winner (Game #2, Best of Three Series)
* - Game #15 will start 30 minutes following the conclusion of Game #14
Wednesday, June 5
Game Time
#16 11 a.m. If Necessary, Pool A Winner vs. Pool B Winner
(Game #3, Best of Three Series)
If Both Pools Need If Necessary Game
Monday, June 3
Game Time
#13 Noon Pool A If Necessary Game
#14 3:30 p.m. Pool B If Necessary Game
Tuesday, June 4
Game Time
#15 11 a.m. Pool A Winner vs. Pool B Winner (Game #1, Best of Three Series)
#16 - - - - - Pool A Winner vs. Pool B Winner (Game #2, Best of Three Series)
* - Game #16 will start 30 minutes following the conclusion of Game #15
Wednesday, June 5
Game Time
#17 11 a.m. If Necessary, Pool A Winner vs. Pool B Winner
(Game #3, Best of Three Series)
