When you win 1-0, there is no margin for error and in Texas, Otto Franz tossed a complete game one hitter in game one to lead Concordia-Texas to a 1-0 win over Hardin Simmons. Not to be outdone, New York University prepped for their conference opener with a 1-0 win over Purchase.
The 12th ranked NC Wesleyan College Bishops romped to a 16-1 win over Mary Baldwin but they were not the only teams with a double digit win.Nebraska Wesleyan, Ramapo, Moravian, Linfield, SUNY-Purchase and Franciscan also scored a 10+ run victory on Friday.
Union earned a sweep of Purchase to open their season while spring trip games continued in the South. In Texas, Texas Lutheran won a squeaker in a 2-1 win over Pacific Lutheran
A solid week by Ronald Echavarria, Purchase, and a perfect game by Ryan Jacobs PS-Behrend, earned them NCAA Division III National Hitter and Pitcher of the Week honors.
First-year pitcher, Adam Brant, has forever etched his name in the record book, pitching a complete no-hitter in game two of a conference doubleheader against Mount St. Mary Saturday afternoon.