The OKWU Baseball Team came back from the 2011 NCCAA National Tournament as the National Champions. The tournament was held at Prasco Park in Mason, Ohio.
The Eagles earned a spot in the championship series by going 4-0 in their pool play round. During this round they managed to get wins over Southeaster (FL), Olivet Nazaren (IL), Cedarville (OH), and Malone (OH). In the championship series the Eagles were matched up against the defending champions North Greenville (SC). The Eagles were able to take the first and third games against the defending champions to earn the 2011 title.
OKWU Head Coach Kirk Kelley was named the 2011 NCCAA National Coach of the Year and junior, outfielder Cory Ford was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.
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