Virginia advances in the winners bracket of the Lake Elsinore Regional. Will face either UC Santa Barbara or San Diego State Saturday night.
Where would this team be without Connor Jones? Once again, Jones came out and did exactly what his team needed of him by tossing a gem and allowing his team to save the arms in the bullpen that are essential in a double-elimination tournament. He went 7.2 innings, gave up a single run on five hits and two walks while striking out four to earn the win. With all the news this week as to whether or not Nathan Kirby would be back this week, it was Connor Jones who came out and proved that right here, right now, he is Virginia's ace.