FAIRBORN, OHIO – The 2025 Horizon League Baseball Championship concluded in thrilling fashion at Nischwitz Stadium in Fairborn, Ohio, as the top-seeded Wright State Raiders captured their 10th conference title, defeating the third-seeded Milwaukee Panthers to secure the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Baseball Tournament.
Recap of May 24th Games
On May 24, seed 1 Wright State faced seed 3 Milwaukee in a doubleheader that would ultimately decide the championship. In the first game, seed 1 Wright State’s offense erupted for a commanding 13-4 victory over seed 3 Milwaukee. The Raiders jumped out early, scoring in seven of nine innings, led by a 16-hit performance. Milwaukee managed to tally four runs on ten hits, but Wright State’s depth proved decisive.
Later that day, the teams met again with the championship on the line. In a tightly contested matchup, seed 1 Wright State edged seed 3 Milwaukee 2-0. The Raiders’ pitching staff delivered a masterful shutout, allowing just six hits while playing error-free defense. Key runs in the first and fifth innings provided enough cushion for Wright State to secure the win and the Horizon League crown.
Tournament Setting and Structure
The 2025 Horizon League Baseball Championship was hosted at Nischwitz Stadium in Fairborn, Ohio, home to the Wright State Raiders. The tournament featured the league’s top six teams, seeded based on regular season records, competing in a double-elimination format.
Championship Outcome and NCAA Implications
With their sweep of seed 3 Milwaukee on May 24, seed 1 Wright State clinched the championship, eliminating the need for games on May 25. This marks Wright State’s 10th Horizon League tournament title and their first since 20234. As conference champions, the Raiders earn the Horizon League’s automatic bid to the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament, which begins in June.
Quotes and Highlights
“The Wright State University Raiders men’s baseball team has won the 2025 Horizon League Championships. This is the 10th time the Raiders have won the Horizon League tournament. The last time they won was in 2023. The Raiders have now qualified for the NCAA Tournament, which starts in June.”
Summary of Results
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2025 | seed 1 Wright State vs seed 3 Milwaukee | 13-4 | Wright State |
| May 24, 2025 | seed 1 Wright State vs seed 3 Milwaukee | 2-0 | Wright State |
Upcoming Key Dates
Wright State will await their NCAA Tournament seeding and opponent with the NCAA announcement on Monday, May 26..
About the Horizon League Baseball Championship
The Horizon League Baseball Championship showcases the top collegiate baseball talent in the conference, with the tournament winner earning an automatic berth to the NCAA Baseball Tournament. The 2025 event highlighted the competitive depth of the league and the exceptional play of its student-athletes.
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Sources Used:
- Horizon League Official Tournament Page
- WarrenNolan.com – Horizon League Scoreboard
- WHIO-TV – Wright State Raiders win Horizon League Championships
- Wikipedia – 2025 Horizon League baseball tournament
- Baseball Reference – 2025 Horizon League Tournament
Citations:
- https://horizonleague.org/tournaments/?id=103
- https://www.warrennolan.com/baseball/2025/scores-live?type=Horizon+League&date=2025-05-24
- https://horizonleague.org/sports/baseball
- https://www.whio.com/news/local/wright-state-raiders-win-horizon-league-championships/QHNZUAU3ERHRVEXQ7VBCNERHSE/
- https://horizonleague.org/standings.aspx?path=baseball
- https://horizonleague.org/news/2025/5/23/baseball-wright-state-milwaukee-and-oakland-collect-victories-on-hlbase-championship-day-two.aspx
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Horizon_League_baseball_tournament
- https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/2025_Horizon_League_Tournament
