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.