The #1 ranked Colorado Mesa Mavericks staged an impressive comeback, overcoming a 9-0 deficit to defeat Lubbock Christian 15-12 in their NCAA South Central Region Tournament opener. The game started poorly for the Mavericks as Lubbock Christian scored six runs in the first, followed by three in the second. Key performances included a grand slam from Joey Blank and a stellar pitching effort from CJ Zwahlen, who provided four innings of shutout relief. This victory marks Colorado Mesa's 50th win of the season and their 50th NCAA Tournament win.

By the Numbers
  • Colorado Mesa trailed 9-0 before scoring 15 runs to win.
  • Joey Blank went 3-for-4 with 6 RBIs, including a grand slam.
  • CJ Zwahlen pitched 4.1 scoreless innings, allowing just 3 hits with 5 strikeouts.
State of Play
  • Mavericks rallied with a six-run sixth inning to pull ahead 15-9.
  • Six of the nine Mavericks starters had two or more hits in the game.
What's Next

The Mavericks will face St. Mary's tomorrow at 7:00 PM in the first game of a best-of-three series, with the winner moving on to the NCAA South Central Super Region Tournament.

Bottom Line

Colorado Mesa's ability to overcome a significant deficit reflects their resilience and offensive power, setting a strong tone for their tournament journey.