Tag: College World Series

Saints softball team eliminated at College World Series

The NAIA No. 2-ranked OLLU softball team finished the 2023 season with a 6-5 loss in a close game against Midland University (MU) in the NAIA World Series. The No. 2 seed Saints finish the season at 51-8 overall while the No. 10 seed Warriors move to 41-14. The Saints’ 51 victories were the most in program history and were highlighted by a 35-game winning streak.

Head Coach Bruce Lenington commented, “The fight that our players showed should make any fan of OLLU proud. The outgoing seniors have left a lasting legacy that will set our expectations for teams to come. It was my honor to watch them compete every day.” 

OLLU softball advances to NAIA College World Series for first time

The NAIA No. 2-ranked OLLU softball team defeated Hope International University (HIU) 2-0 in both games on May 17 to claim the NAIA Opening Round San Antonio Bracket title – and advance to the NAIA World Series for the first time in program history.

The Saints will compete in the week-long World Series, starting Thursday in Columbus, Ga.

“I am super proud,” said OLLU softball Coach Bruce Lenington. “They were rock solid in the whole tournament and they kept to our game plan.” 

Saints pitcher Cassandra Valdez threw a 1-hit shutout to defeat HIU 2-0 in the first game on May 17. She came back in the second game and threw four strong innings in relief, allowing only two hits.

The Saints were seeded No. 1 for the NAIA Opening Round and finished with a 4-1 record. Hope was the No. 2 seed. 

In the news

Recent media coverage that brought attention to OLLU: 

On May 21, a story on Newswelcome.com about the OLLU softball team making history:

https://newswelcome.com/ollu-softball-team-makes-history-advances-to-naia-world-series-for-the-first-time/

On May 18, a story on Yahoo! Finance and PR Newswire about the OLLU softball team:

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ollu-softball-punches-ticket-naia-193600573.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADeb2tk-IdwamqeomNaeVeSyjd52Xxwg7t_0sGyxS1sRLAmFKyTCs9iZq4XJjKeChXVmh9wgK_6lrZ7x8ywKqlseu6OK9Hw9abenitUSdxheAI824IY-ib3Id-hqmOEhfpVrjIa1URFWPyCoN7H96zKWTy–cLG9sVqJNtDaKPZg

On May 18, a story in the Galveston County Daily News about the OLLU softball team advancing to the College World Series:

https://www.galvnews.com/news_ap/business/ollu-softball-punches-ticket-to-naia-world-series/article_b1a8d0ee-a8aa-587a-947e-773ea248b1fd.html

On May 17, a story in the San Antonio Express-News about the OLLU softball team advancing to the NAIA College World Series for the first time: 

https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/lady-lake-advances-naia-softball-world-series-18105183.php?utm_campaign=CMS%20Sharing%20Tools%20(Premium)&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral

On May 17, a story on Victory Sports Network about the OLLU softball team advancing to the NAIA College World Series:

https://www.victorysportsnetwork.com/Clip/news/ollu-softball-makes-history-with-naia-opening-round-title-punches-ticket-to-world-series.htm

On May 17, a story on Victory Sports Network about the OLLU softball team splitting games to advance to the opening round championship:

http://www.victorysportsnetwork.com/Clip/news/ollu-saints-split-games-and-advance-to-naia-opening-round-championship.htm

On May 17, a story on KSAT-12 about the OLLU men’s and women’s track teams, preparing for nationals:

https://www.ksat.com/video/sports/2023/05/17/nationally-ranked-our-lady-of-the-lake-track–field-team-preparing-for-nationals/

On May 17, a story in the Pleasanton Express about All-State guard R.J. Marquez committing to play basketball for OLLU:

https://www.pleasantonexpress.com/articles/may-madness/

On May 16, a story in Victory Sports Network about Hope International’s upset victory over OLLU:

http://www.victorysportsnetwork.com/Clip/news/puente-sisters-lead-no-23-hope-international-royals-to-upset-of-top-seeded-and-no-2-saints.htm

On May 15, a story on ABC News 10 San Diego about Alissa and Elizabeth Meyer graduating as mother and daughter from OLLU: 

https://www.10news.com/mom-and-daughter-duo-graduate-together-with-masters-degrees

On May 15, a story on Victory Sports Network about the OLLU softball team’s NAIA opening round victory: 

http://www.victorysportsnetwork.com/Clip/news/ollu-saints-race-past-taylor-university-in-naia-opening-round.htm

On May 15, a story in the India Times about Alissa and Elizabeth Meyer graduating as mother and daughter from OLLU:

https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/human-interest/mother-daughter-duo-with-matching-gpas-to-graduate-together-602561.html

On May 15, a story the Times Now about Alissa and Elizabeth Meyer graduating from OLLU: 

https://www.timesnownews.com/viral/mother-50-daughter-25-persevere-to-graduate-college-together-with-straight-as-article-100242553