Features: June 3, 2002

Baseball Team Plays World Series

For the second time in its history, Rensselaer’s baseball team advanced to the NCAA Division III College World Series. The team reached the second round of play, but suffered close losses at the hands of the College of New Jersey (6-5) and eventual NCAA champs Eastern Connecticut State (9-8).

The 2002 men’s baseball team was ranked 11th in the nation in Division III. The team opened its season with a 10-6 win over York College, giving veteran head coach Karl Steffen his 400th career victory. Rensselaer finished the season with a school-record 33 wins.

For the seventh consecutive season, the Red Hawks won the Upstate College Athletic Association championship. Pitcher/outfielder Travis Teeter was named UCAA Player of the Year; he is one of eight Red Hawks to be named to All-UCAA First or Second Teams. He is one of six named to the regional NCAA All-Star Team.

For complete information and College World Series box scores, go to: http://www.rpi.edu/dept/athletics/