Wright State baseball pulled off a major upset, eliminating top-seeded Vanderbilt with a 5-4 victory in the NCAA regional round on June, 2025. The Raiders, now 40-20, advanced to the regional final after holding off a late rally from the Commodores, who entered the tournament as the number one overall seed.
The game saw Wright State jump out to an early lead, powered by home runs from Boston Smith and Luke Arnold. Vanderbilt responded with a two-run ninth inning, but Wright State’s defense shut the door, making the Commodores the first number one overall seed to miss a regional final.
Wright State University is located in Dayton, Ohio, and its baseball team has become known for postseason upsets and strong tournament performances. The win over Vanderbilt marks another signature moment for the program, which continues to make headlines on ESPN college baseball coverage and NCAA scoreboards.
With this victory, Wright State advances deeper into the NCAA tournament, while Vanderbilt’s season ends in disappointment. All eyes are now on the Raiders as they prepare for their next challenge—can they keep their Cinderella run alive?
