Lehigh Takes Charge with 20 Runs in First Inning
Lehigh scores 20 runs in first inning to set NCAA Division I record, surpassing Princeton and Air Force records.
Lehigh University put on a dominating performance, setting an NCAA Division I record by scoring 20 runs in just the first inning against Coppin State. The Mountain Hawks were led by Owen Walewander's grand slam that marked the final score of the inning, breaking the previous record set by Princeton and Air Force back in 1974. Lehigh's total of 38 runs was also a Patriot League record, surpassing New Mexico State's impressive feat from 2019 when they beat Texas Southern 38-6.
The team sent 23 men to the plate, just one shy of the previous Division I inning record held by Oklahoma in 2020. Aidan Quinn was walked seven times, a new mark for an inning as well. This impressive showing by Lehigh serves as an inspiration for fans and showcases their team's exceptional skills on the field.