SUNY Niagara completes the long road to the top of JUCO baseball
SUNY Niagara's baseball team has achieved a significant milestone by winning the national championship at the NJCAA College World Series. The victory, marked by a 12-8 win over Rowan College South Jersey-Gloucester, is the culmination of a 20-year journey led by head coach Matt Clingersmith. His dedication and hard work have transformed the program into a successful contender in junior college baseball.
- ▪SUNY Niagara won the national championship at the NJCAA College World Series with a 12-8 victory.
- ▪Head coach Matt Clingersmith has been building the program for 20 years, starting from a 6-11 record in his first season.
- ▪Clingersmith's overall coaching record stands at 754-233-1, with a postseason record of 94-38.
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