New Castle, Del. – Following a narrow defeat in Game One, Felician University responded with poise and execution in Game Two to split the series with Molloy, securing a berth in the NCAA Super Regional. With the victory, the Golden Falcons improve to 41–20 on the season and move on to face Franklin Pierce in the next round of postseason play.
Game One Recap: Molloy 7, Felician 6
In a tightly contested opener, Felician came up just short in a 7–6 loss. The Golden Falcons struck first with a run in the opening frame and later mounted a comeback with a three-run surge in the seventh inning, demonstrating their offensive depth and resilience.Catcher Luis DeLaCruz led the offense, going 2-for-4 with a double and three RBIs. Shortstop Jaxson Wall contributed a 2-for-5 performance, tallying a double, an RBI, and two runs scored, while outfielder Anthony DeAngelis added two hits and two RBIs. Center fielder Christian Bauman also chipped in with a 2-for-4 effort and a run scored.
Felician's offense produced eleven hits and five walks, but left eleven runners on base—a decisive factor in the game's outcome. Defensively, the team was steady, registering twenty-four putouts and six assists with just one error. On the mound, Felician pitchers recorded eight strikeouts over eight innings but were unable to contain Molloy's late offensive push, ultimately allowing seven earned runs on twelve hits in a walk-off finish.
Game Two Recap: Felician 6, Molloy 5
In the series finale, Felician edged Molloy 6–5 in a closely fought battle to punch its ticket to the NCAA Super Regional. The Golden Falcons scored in four different innings, including a crucial two-run seventh that provided the winning margin. Designated hitter Chris Corchado paced the offense, going 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI, and two walks, reaching base in four of five plate appearances. Jaxson Wall added two hits and a run scored from the leadoff spot, while DeLaCruz reached base three times and drove in a run. Haiden Walters, Matthew Scrivanic, and Christian Bauman each added a hit and played key roles in generating offense through small-ball tactics. Felician's offense totaled six runs on eight hits, drawing nine walks and executing three sacrifice bunts. Despite leaving 11 runners on base, the team showed improved situational hitting and offensive discipline.
The pitching staff—Johnny Giligan, Nathan Ruth (W, 5–1), Andrew Gendi, and Max Weber (S, 1)—combined for nine innings of work, surrendering five earned runs on 11 hits, with just two walks and three strikeouts. The staff also induced 10 groundouts and 12 flyouts, leaning on strong infield defense and timely execution to protect the lead.
With the victory, Felician advances to the NCAA Super Regional round, where two more wins would send the Golden Falcons to the NCAA Division II College World Series.
