Box Score ALLENDALE, Mich. – The Trevecca Nazarene University softball team (27-13) lost their day two opener at the 2021 NCAA Midwest Regional. The Trojans, who defeated Hillsdale College during yesterday's opening round, lost 4-0 to top-seed and No. 13 Grand Valley State University (42-7)
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WHAT'S NEXT
The Trojans play again today at 3:00 PM when they face the loser of the University of Indianapolis and Ohio Dominican University game. Indianapolis and ODU are set to start play at 12:30 PM.
The NCAA Midwest Regional runs May 19 thru May 22 at Grand Valley State University (Lakers softball field) in Allendale, Michigan.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Grand Valley pushed a run across in the first, a run which proved to be the game-winner.
The Laker's big inning came in the third when the hosts posted three runs for a 4-0 lead.
The Trojans threatened at times but left six runners on base including leaving the bases loaded in the fourth. Additionally, the Trojans had two baserunners erased, one with a double play and a caught stealing.
CIRCLE AND BOX NOTES
The Trojans collected five this with no Trojan with more than a hit to their totals. MaKray Odom did reach twice as did Alyssa Triner. Each had a hit, but also reached on a walk and a hit-by-pitch respectively. Hannah Beatus (22-2) got the win striking out 10 Trojans.
SEASON ESSENTIALS
G-MAC Standings | G-MAC Stats | G-MAC Scores | 2021 G-MAC Championships
SERIES HISTORY
GVSU leads the all-time series 4-3 with today's win. Trevecca defeated the Lakers twice earlier this season. The nationally-ranked Lakers ran through the GLIAC tourney undefeated for their third straight championship and are on a 13-game winning streak.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Midwest Region – Live Video/Stats
WEDNESDAY – May 19
GM 1 – #4 Trevecca (27-12) def #5 Hillsdale (31-18) – 4-2
GM 2 – #6 Ohio Dominican (29-16) def #3 Northwood (25-13) -
GM 3 – #5 Hillsdale (32-18) def #3 Northwood (25-14) – Northwood eliminated
THURSDAY – May 20
GM 4 – #1 Grand Valley (42-7) def #4 Trevecca (27-13) -
GM 5 – 12:30 PM – #2 Indianapolis (43-6) vs #6 Ohio Dominican (29-16) - WB
GM 6 – 3:00 PM – #4 Trevecca (27-13) vs Loser GM 5 - LB
FRIDAY – May 21
GM 7 – 10:00 AM – #1 Grand Valley (42-7) vs Winner GM 5 – WB Final
GM 8 – 12:30 PM – #5 Hillsdale (32-18) vs Winner GM 6 - LB
GM 9 – 3:00 PM – Loser GM 7 vs Winner GM 8 – LB Final
SATURDAY – May 22
GM 10 – 10:00 AM - Winner GM 7 vs Winner GM 9 – Championship
GM 11 – if necessary
WB = Winner Bracket
LB = Loser Bracket
REMAINING TOURNAMENT FIELD
1 - Grand Valley State University (37-7 / GLIAC) web / twitter
GLIAC Champion Regular Season / Tournament (AQ). Undefeated run through the GLIAC tourney is third straight championship for the Lakers. Beat region third-seed Northwood 5-3 in GLIAC final. The Lakers are on a 12-game winning streak.
Trevecca 3-3 all-time vs GVSU, 2-0 this season.
2 - University of Indianapolis (43-6 / GLVC) web / twitter
GLVC Champion - Regular Season / Tournament (AQ).
Ranked No. 5 NFCA | First tournament championship since 2016
Third GLVC Title – (2021, 2016, 2012) and the thirteenth (13) consecutive trip to the NCAA tournament. Two D2 final bracket appearances, winning a game in 2009 and 2015.
Trevecca 2-5 vs UIndy, 0-1 this season.
4 - Trevecca Nazarene University (27-12 / G-MAC) web / twitter
G-MAC Champion Regular Season.
5 - Hillsdale College (32-18 / G-MAC) web / twitter
Trevecca 3-8 vs Hillsdale, 2-2 this season, Trevecca eliminated Hillsdale from 2021 Great Midwest tournament and defeated them in the regional opener, 4-2.
Fourth trip to the region and third in the last four years. This is the first time the Chargers advanced as an at large selection, winning their league AQ in 1991, 2018, and 2019.
HC played eight teams in the 48-team field and are 2-6 all-time in NCAA region tournament play.
6 - Ohio Dominican University (29-16 / G-MAC) web / twitter
G-MAC Champion Tournament (AQ), first-ever G-MAC title. ODU has faced every team in the region tournament except Northwood – winning a game against Hillsdale, Trevecca, and Indianapolis
Trevecca is 10-4 all-time vs ODU, 2-1 this season, but ODU beat Trojans 4-2 in the Great Midwest title game.
Second trip to Midwest Region, first was in 2014 as an at-large selection. Played four ranked teams this season, including a win over nationally-ranked and region second-seed Indianapolis.
TREVECCA TOURNAMENT NOTES
27-13 (14-4 Great Midwest/Regular Season Champion)
Trevecca hit 20 wins for the 21st consecutive season despite a limited slate this season. *not counting the covid-shortened 2020 season when the team played just 18 games, going 15-3.
Trevecca started the 2020 season 15-3, but the season was derailed by COVID-19 and the No. 10 Trojans didn't play a single conference game.
The Trojans started 2021 ranked and have received votes at different times this year.
After a less than the desired start to the season, the Trojans righted the ship and won 13 in a row. Then finished the season winning 12 of their last 14 heading into the regional.
BEN TYREE – 400 WIN BEN
Ben Tyree is the winningest coach in Great Midwest history. He has the most overall and conference wins and the best winning percentage in each category.
Ben Tyree surpassed the 400-win mark in 2020.
All-time: 432-181-2
Great Midwest: 129-37
Five regular season titles
Post NAIA Era: 314-143-2 (since 2011-2012)
Postseason: 46-23
All-time Conference: 198-54-1 (w/ NCAA/NAIA)
NCAA Active Member: 216-103-1 (since 2014-2015)
Twelve of his 13 seasons have produced 21 wins or more
Only 2020 season, 15-3 due to the COVID-19, is not included
Great Midwest Coach of the Year – four times
Coach of the Year – seven times (w/ NAIA years)
GREAT MIDWEST CHAMPIONSHIPS
Trevecca won the first four Great Midwest Athletic regular season titles and postseason championships, but 2016 is the last time the Trojans did either until 2021 when the Trojans claimed another regular season title.
MIDWEST REGIONALS
After winning the 2016 regular season championship and tournament, the Trojans advanced to the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional for the second year in a row. Both seasons (2015, 2016) the Trojans picked up wins at the region tournament.
Trevecca and Hillsdale (2018, 2019, 2021), are the only Great Midwest team to advance three times.
Not only is Trevecca the first Great Midwest team to advance to the regional level (2015), they are the first to secure wins at the regional level (2015 & 2016).
TREVECCA NCAA REGION HISTORY
2016 – Trevecca entered as the eighth seed and update top-seeded UIndy and then Grand Valley. Trevecca advanced to the finals.
(W UIndy 2-1, W Grand Valley 5-1, L Grand Valley 4-2, L Grand Valley 2-1)
2015 – Trevecca became the first Great Midwest team to get an NCAA region bid, win an NCAA region game, and reach the region finals.
(L UIndy 3-1, W Truman 3-1, W Ashland 4-0, L UIndy 4-3)
The 2021 NCAA DII Softball Championships take place from May 27-31 at The Regency Athletic Complex at MSU Denver.
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