Birmingham-Southern Baseball Team Heads to World Series as College Closes

The Alabama college will shut its doors on May 31, but its baseball team continues a remarkable run in the Division III College World Series.

Birmingham-Southern College will cease operations due to financial struggles exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and failed state funding efforts.
The baseball team advanced to the World Series after defeating Denison University in a dramatic super regional victory.
A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $59,000 to cover the team's travel expenses and championship rings.
The college's closure is part of a broader trend affecting small private colleges facing declining enrollments and financial pressures.
Despite the impending closure, the baseball team has demonstrated resilience, winning all five of their NCAA tournament games so far.