The University of Tampa made history by winning a record-tying ninth Division II baseball national championship Saturday.
A six-run sixth inning powered the Spartans to an 8-3 victory over defending champ Angelo State, in Cary, N.C..
UT was trailing 3-1 before the rally — the first time they trailed during the eight team, double-elimination tournament.
They were seeded second, behind only Central Missouri, which was eliminated after losing both of its games.
Since the Spartans (52-8) hadn't lost any of their first three games, they had two chances Saturday to win one game — but they didn't need a second chance.
It's UT's first Division II national title since 2019, and their ninth overall. That ties them with Florida Southern College in Lakeland for the most by a D-II program.
It's also the sixth title for Joe Urso as UT's coach. He won one as a player for the Spartans as well.
