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In the first full season of Columbia International University baseball, the ×ÔοÊÓƵ Rams snagged the first team national championship in school history at the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) World Series held in Easley, South Carolina. The Rams defeated Southwestern Christian (Oklahoma) 11-2Ìýin the title game. Ìý

The Rams swept their way through the Series, going undefeated throughout pool play, the semifinals, and championship. CoachÌýÌýfounded the ×ÔοÊÓƵ baseball program in 2020, but their inaugural season was cut short due to COVID-19 making 2021 their first full season. The Rams went a perfect 20-0 against NCCAA member schools in 2021 to top off their historic season.

See the complete story on the game at the , and . And check out the coverage from in Columbia.

Meanwhile, Rams Head Baseball Coach Jonathan Johnson was named the , while four members of the World Series championship team were awarded .Ìý

The Lexington County (South Carolina) Ìýof the Coastal Plain League, honored Johnson with "Jonathan Johnson Day" on May 29. Johnson is a former Blowfish head coach.ÌýÌý

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