PSAC Tournament Recap

Jordan Kuhns -- MSBN Broadcaster

Congratulations to the East Stroudsburg Warriors on winning the PSAC Tournament today, defeating West Chester 7-1. If West Chester had won that game today, they would have been the first fourth seed in PSAC history to win the championship. ESU had been on a roll coming into this tournament, and they pretty much steamrolled everyone.

Millersville has one week or so to prepare for the Atlantic Regional Tournament, which is at a location to be determined, but I have heard it could either be in Pittsburgh or North Carolina. Either place will be an adventure nonetheless.

It just goes to show you that anyone can win any game on any given night, no matter who is on the mound, and with whatever circumstances there happen to be. The Marauders played 36 innings of baseball in 36 hours, including a four hour marathon against West Chester, which eliminated the Marauders yesterday night.

It's no doubt that the atrocious weather conditions throughout the tournament affected everyone's play. It most certainly wasn't always fun to broadcast in this weather, so I bet it wasn't any fun to play in it at a high level. Little League is a different story (and the only one I know personally!) They still battled through it, and head coach Jon Shehan said he is proud of his club for the fight put forth.

It will be interesting to see how the final standings shake out. We will find them out during the selection show on Sunday. ESU was in 7th coming into the final standings, but due to their PSAC Tournament victory, they are automatically in the tournament--and they are dangerous.

By the way, in a related story from the tournament, check out this article written by Eric Knopsnyder of the Tribune-Democrat in Johnstown. Millersville players Tyler McDonald, Evan King, Tyler Thomas, David Pine, Tyler Orris, Zach Stone and Dan Stoltzfus all helped resuscitate a young child who was having a seizure.

It's safe to say we're all proud of our athletes here at Millersville, but even more-so now that some of them helped save a life, answering the call under tremendous pressure.

We will continue to keep you updated before, during, and after the Atlantic Regional tournament. Until next time.