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Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm Pitching Dominates DII Branson Battle
The Crimson Storm picked up a pair of decisive wins on the final day of the tournament.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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The Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm baseball team closed out the DII Branson Battle tournament with a pair of dominant victories on Friday, powered by strong performances from their pitching staff. The Crimson Storm combined to throw back-to-back complete games against Nebraska-Kearney and Quincy.
Why it matters
The Crimson Storm's pitching dominance at the DII Branson Battle tournament showcases the team's strength and depth on the mound, which will be crucial as they look to compete for a conference title and potentially make a deep postseason run.
The details
In the first game against Nebraska-Kearney, the Crimson Storm pitcher threw a complete game shutout, striking out 10 batters. In the second game against Quincy, another Crimson Storm pitcher threw a complete game, allowing just one run. The team's pitching staff was the driving force behind the two decisive victories on the final day of the tournament.
- The DII Branson Battle tournament took place on February 13, 2026.
The players
Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm
The baseball team from Southern Nazarene University that competed in the DII Branson Battle tournament.
The takeaway
The Crimson Storm's dominant pitching performances at the DII Branson Battle tournament demonstrate the team's strength and depth on the mound, which will be a key factor as they aim to compete for a conference title and potentially make a deep postseason run.

