1978 Division II College World Series

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The 1978 Division II College World Series was held in Springfield, IL. The tournament was won by Florida Southern College, coached by Joe Arnold. The runner-up was Delta St.. Delta St. thrid baseman Ricky Perkins was named the series Most Outstanding Player.


[edit] Participating Teams

School Conference Record (Conference) Head Coach CWS Appearances CWS Best Finish
Delta State University Gulf South Conference Boo Ferriss 2
(last:1977)
2nd
Eastern Illinois University Tom McDevitt 1
(last:1973)
3rd
Florida Southern College Sunshine State Conference Joe Arnold 6
(last:1976)
1st
LeMoyne College Dick Rockwell 0
(last:None)
None
Missouri State University Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association 28-10 (11-4) Bill Rowe 2
(last:1970)
2nd
University of New Haven Frank Vieira 2
(last:1977)
3rd
University of San Diego John Cunningham 1
(last:1971)
3rd
Valdosta State University Tommy Thomas (college) 2
(last:1977)
3rd

[edit] Game Results

Game Winner Score Loser Notes
Game 1 Delta State University 12 - 1 Missouri State University
Game 2 University of San Diego 15 - 6 Eastern Illinois University
Game 3 Florida Southern College 14 - 9 University of New Haven
Game 4 Valdosta State University 10 - 7 LeMoyne College
Game 5 Eastern Illinois University 21 - 11 Missouri State University Missouri St. elmininated
Game 6 University of New Haven 7 - 6 LeMoyne College LeMoyne elminiated
Game 7 Delta State University 6 - 1 University of San Diego
Game 8 Florida Southern College 13 - 7 Valdosta State University
Game 9 University of New Haven 11 - 5 University of San Diego San Diego elminated
Game 10 Valdosta State University 11 - 9 Eastern Illinois University E. Illinois elminiated
Game 11 Florida Southern College 13 - 8 Delta State University
Game 12 Delta State University 9 - 5 Valdosta State University Valdosta St. elmniated
Game 13 University of New Haven 14 - 8 Florida Southern College
Game 14 Delta State University 12 - 1 University of New Haven New Haven elminiated
Game 15 Florida Southern College 7 - 2 Delta State University Florida Southern wins CWS


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