In their first game of the tournament, the Zags used a six run sixth inning to pull away from St. Mary's before eventually winning 11-3.
Freshman Troy Johnston was the offensive star in Thursday's win, going 3-5 with a home run, two RBIs and two runs scored.
Friday's game against LMU required Vernia to bring his best and he did just that. The two teams traded zeros through the first three innings before a sacrifice fly from Jeff Bohling scored Johnston and broke the scoreless tie.
That would prove to be all the senior needed as Vernia allowed just three hits through 6.