Iowa Wesleyan, one of the smallest schools in NCAA Division III, has announced its intent to return to the NAIA. The school left the NAIA for Division III in 2013 and was only eligible for the D-III NCAA Tournament for a short time.
Westminster (Pa.) has hired Patrick Riley as its head baseball coach for the 2020 season. Riley was the assistant coach for the Titans the past two seasons and replaces Kelly Swiney, who stepped down after two seasons to pursue another head coaching position.
Carroll made its one run stand up in a 1-0 win over CCIW rival Millikin. Webster also needed only a single early run to win their conference game with Iowa Wesleyan
No. 6 Rowan kicked off the 2019 season with a dominant 25-3 win at Stevens on Sunday. Iowa Wesleyan, John Carroll, and North Central all had 20+ runs in their wins. Northland hit the 20 run mark but lost to Iowa Wesleyan 28-20 in the highest scoring game of the year.
Methodist pitcher Tristen Luck was the first rookie award winner and joins Iowa Wesleyan outfielder Joseph Belarde and Spalding starting pitcher, Jimi Keating, both from the SLIAC, on the first National Players of the Week award.
Joseph Belarde had a huge day at the plate in the opening game of Iowa Wesleyan. Belarde hit for the cycle and ended the game with a single, two doubles, a triple, and two home runs, one of which was a grand slam.
Hood stole a total of 19 bases during a doubleheader sweep of Penn State Brandywine, including a school record 13 in the opener. Lawrence set a double record and tied other offensive marks in a split with Iowa Wesleyan.
When Iowa Wesleyan takes to the field in 2018, the Tigers will be under the guidance Blake Beaber who served as the team's assistant coach this past season, and was elevated to head coach.
It was all set up for Webster in 2014 then the wheels came off in the Central regional. Expect the Gorloks to have renewed dedication in 2015. Illinois Wesleyan and Augustana should also stay at the top of the regional rankings in 2015.
Iowa Wesleyan to leave D-III
June 12, 2020Iowa Wesleyan, one of the smallest schools in NCAA Division III, has announced its intent to return to the NAIA. The school left the NAIA for Division III in 2013 and was only eligible for the D-III NCAA Tournament for a short time.
