Washington State punches ticket to NCAA Tournament in statement win
The Washington State Cougars have secured a spot in the NCAA Baseball Tournament for the first time since 2010. They achieved this by winning the Mountain West Tournament, culminating in a decisive victory over the San Diego State Aztecs. After losing the first game, the Cougars rebounded with a strong performance in the second game, winning 14-4.
- ▪Washington State won the Mountain West Tournament to qualify for the NCAA Baseball Tournament.
- ▪They lost the first game to San Diego State 9-2 before winning the second game 14-4.
- ▪Max Hartman hit a three-run home run during a seven-run seventh inning in the decisive game.
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