1973 NAIA College World Series

The 1973 NAIA College World Series was held in Phoenix, AZ. The eight teams qualified for the tournament by winning their District and Area Tournaments. U.S. International University defeated Eastern Connecticut State College in the championship game.

Participating Teams

School	Conference	Record (Conference)	Head Coach	CWS Appearances	CWS Best Finish
Eastern Connecticut State College	New England State College Athletic Conference	28-6 (7-1)	Bill Holowaty	0 (last:none)	none
Grand Canyon College		39-16-1	Dave Brazell	2 (last:1971)	5th
Malone College	Mid-Ohio Conference	21-10	Bob Starcher	0 (last:none)	none
Pembroke State University		28-8	Harold Ellen	1 (last:1970)	5th
Phillips University	Oklahoma Collegiate Athletic Conference	29-16	Joe Record	0 (last:none)	none
U.S. International University		31-8		1 (last:1963)	7th
Valdosta State College		41-12	Tommy Thomas (college)	0 (last:none)	none
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh	Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference	26-7 (12-4)	Russ Tiedemann	1 (last:1971)	5th

Game Results

Game	Winner	Score	Loser	Notes
Game 1	U.S. International University	5-4	Malone College
Game 2	Eastern Connecticut State College	9-4	University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Game 3	Phillips University	4-3	Valdosta State College
Game 4	Grand Canyon College	3-2	Pembroke State University
Game 5	Valdosta State College	2-0	Malone College	Malone eliminated
Game 6	University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh	3-1	Pembroke State University	Pembroke eliminated
Game 7	U.S. International University	4-2	Phillips University
Game 8	Eastern Connecticut State College	7-5	Grand Canyon College
Game 9	Valdosta State College	10-8	Grand Canyon College	Grand Canyon eliminated
Game 10	University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh	8-0	Phillips University	Phillips eliminated
Game 11	U.S. International University	8-1	Eastern Connecticut State College
Game 12	Eastern Connecticut State College	3-2	Valdosta State College	Valdosta eliminated
Game 13	U.S. International University	8-5	University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh	Oshkosh eliminated
Game 14	U.S. International University	7-2	Eastern Connecticut State College	U.S. International wins CWS