MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — D'Youville (2-1) secured a narrow victory over Wilmington University (Delaware) (2-1) with a 5-4 win in extra innings on Saturday at the Polo Grounds, scoring four runs in the tenth inning to clinch the victory.

Defensively, sophomore Jakob Denall led D'Youville's pitching staff with a strong start, delivering six innings with eight strikeouts while allowing only one earned run on four hits. Eric Osterstrom contributed an inning of relief, yielding one hit and striking out a batter. Freshman Brendan Gossling pitched a scoreless inning, facing five batters and allowing no hits. Evan Froelich was awarded the win, pitching 1 1/3 innings and striking out one. Blaise Kolbert tossed the final two outs of the game to capture the save.

Kolbert led the team with a standout performance, recording two hits, including a home run in the tenth inning, and driving in two runs. Colby Wilson contributed with a crucial double, finishing with one hit and scoring a run.  Jake Ferris displayed his bat, collecting two hits and scoring a run.

Wilmington got ahead early with a solo home run to right field on the first pitch of the ballgame. The Saints responded in the fourth inning when Wilson scored after Jacob Cooper drew a bases-loaded walk, tying the game at 1-1. The score remained deadlocked through the subsequent innings, as both teams struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, executing their pitches with runners in scoring position.

In a dramatic tenth inning, Cooper Cefaratti walked and stole second, setting the stage for Kolbert's two-run homer to right field, putting the Saints ahead. Ferris and Cooper later scored on a throwing error, extending the lead. Wilmington countered with a two-run homer and a solo shot to pull within one run, but D'Youville held on for the 5-4 victory.

Next up for D'Youville, the Saints take on Post University at 9:30 AM on Sunday, February 22nd for their fourth and final game in Myrtle Beach.