The Bulldogs were not favored coming into their first round match up. Whether it was the long flight or the sheer difference in talent, it was obvious from the first pitch it was gonna be a long day for the ‘Dogs.
Salt Lake City, Utah the picturesque scene for the 2-seed vs 3-seed showdown, with one team traveling a measly 50 miles, and the others coming off a daunting 1,700 mile road trip across the United States.
The shorter distance prevailed as the BYU Cougars (45-11) took care of the Bulldogs 8-0.
Final | RBI single ends the game, giving BYU the 8-0 victory in the opening game of the 2017 NCAA Tournament.