On Saturday, June 5th, Oral Roberts University (ORU) pulled off a major upset in the NCAA Baseball Regional tournament, defeating the University of Washington 15-12. The Golden Eagles, who were the four seed in the tournament, had been underdogs going into the game, but they proved their mettle with an impressive victory.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with Washington taking an early lead before ORU rallied to take the lead in the fifth inning. ORU then held off a late surge from the Huskies to secure the win. ORU’s offense was led by senior outfielder Noah Cummings, who went 3-for-4 with three RBIs. Senior pitcher Ryan Smith also had a strong outing, pitching five innings and allowing just two runs.
The win was a major upset for ORU, as Washington had been the top seed in the tournament and had been favored to win. It was also a major accomplishment for ORU head coach Ryan Folmar, who had led the Golden Eagles to their first NCAA Regional victory since 2014.
The win was also a major milestone for ORU baseball, as it marked the first time in school history that the team had won an NCAA Regional game. It was also a major confidence booster for the team, as they now have a chance to advance to the Super Regionals and possibly even the College World Series.
Overall, ORU’s victory over Washington was an impressive upset and a major milestone for the school’s baseball program. The Golden Eagles now have a chance to make some noise in the NCAA tournament and continue their impressive run.