Fifth-seeded Swarthmore remained perfect in the Centennial postseason while Ursinus clawed its way to the championship round as games 4-5-6 were played Saturday in Collegeville, Pa.
Top-seeded Ursinus began the day with a 9-1 victory over second-seeded Dickinson in six innings, knocking the Red Devils out of the double-elimination tournament.
Swarthmore then topped third-seeded Washington College 3-1 to move on to the championship in the winner's bracket. The final game of the day featured another elimination contest, with Ursinus staying alive with a 2-1 triumph over Washington.
Sunday's contest between the Garnet and Bears will begin at noon. Swarthmore needs one win to take home their first CC title in program history. The Bears will need to win twice to collect their first title since 2008 and sixth overall. It will mark the first-ever title game showdown between the two sides.
Tuesday, May 2 | Gettysburg, Pa.
Game 1: #5 Swarthmore d. #4 Gettysburg, 11-2 (6 innings)
Thursday, May 4 | at #1 & #2 seeds
Game 2: #5 Swarthmore d. #1 Ursinus, 3-0
Game 3: #3 Washington College d. #2 Dickinson, 7-5
Saturday, May 6 | Collegeville, Pa.
Game 4: #1 Ursinus d. #2 Dickinson, 9-1
Game 5: #5 Swarthmore d. #3 Washington College, 3-1
Game 6: #1 Ursinus d. #3 Washington College, 2-1
Sunday, May 7 | Collegeville, Pa.
Game 7: #5 Swarthmore vs. #1 Ursinus, noon
Game 8: if necessary, only if Winner of Game 6 wins Game 7 (30 minutes after Game 7 ends)