1990 Division III College World Series
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The 1990 Division III College World Series was the first to be held in Battle Creek, MI. Eastern Connecticut State University defeated Aurora University in the championship game. DH Brian Mercado of Eastern Connecticut was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.
[edit] Participating Teams
| School | Conference | Record (Conference) | Head Coach | CWS Appearances | CWS Best Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora University | Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference | 29-12 | 0 (last:none) | none | |
| California State University, San Bernardino | 26-14 | 0 (last:none) | none | ||
| Eastern Connecticut State University | 40-6 | Bill Holowaty | 3 (last:1987) | 1st | |
| Montclair State College | New Jersey Athletic Conference | 28-15-2 (12-4) | Norm Schoenig | 6 (last:1987) | 1st |
| North Carolina Wesleyan College | Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | 38-10 | Mike Fox | 5 (last:1989) | 1st |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | 22-16 (9-3) | Tom Lechnir | 8 (last:1988) | 1st |
[edit] Game Results
| Game | Winner | Score | Loser | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Eastern Connecticut State University | 8-4 | California State University, San Bernardino | |
| Game 2 | Aurora University | 7-6 | Montclair State College | |
| Game 3 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | 4-3 (10 Inn) | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | |
| Game 4 | California State University, San Bernardino | 17-3 | Montclair State College | Montclair eliminated |
| Game 5 | Eastern Connecticut State University | 7-4 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | UW Oshkosh eliminated |
| Game 6 | Aurora University | 8-7 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | |
| Game 7 | Eastern Connecticut State University | 4-0 | Aurora University | |
| Game 8 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | 10-6 | California State University, San Bernardino | CSU San Bernardino eliminated |
| Game 9 | Aurora University | 12-9 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | NC Wesleyan eliminated |
| Game 10 | Eastern Connecticut State University | 8-1 | Aurora University | Eastern Connecticut wins CWS |
| Division III College World Series
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