MU’s first intramural wiffle ball tournament of the year featured five teams, with Tau Kappa Epsilon leaving as tournament champions
AM Lumber, Skinny Doinks, Diamond Dynasty, Beta Sigma Psi and Tau Kappa Epsilon competed in an intramural wiffle ball tournament on Sunday, Oct. 15 at Stankowski Field.
AM Lumber proved themselves worthy for the finals after their victory over Skinny Doinks, but Tau Kappa Epsilon, after prevailing over Beta Sigma Psi and Diamond Dynasty, ultimately won the tournament with a final score of 1-0.
The MU Intramural wiffle ball teams discuss the rules before their games on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 at Stankowski Field in Columbia, Mo. A total of five teams competed in the tournament.Senior Richard Deutsch of Beta Sigma Psi pitches to sophomore Zane Wilson of Tau Kappa Epsilon. Beta Sigma Psi lost to Tau Kappa Epsilon in the first round with a final score of 0-1.Sophomore Zane Wilson of Tau Kappa Epsilon stands at home plate during the game against Diamond Dynasty. Tau Kappa Epsilon defeated Diamond Dynasty with a final score of 3-2.Senior Richard Deutsch of Beta Sigma Psi stands on first base after a successful hit. In comparison to baseball, wiffle ball bases are spaced significantly closer to home plate.Senior Cade Skopic of Tau Kappa Epsilon stands up to bat. In wiffle ball, a thinner, lightweight plastic bat is used rather than a wooden bat.Freshman Trey Johnson of Tau Kappa Epsilon hits a ball during the final round against AM Lumber. The light weight of the bat and hollowness of the wiffle ball results in a significantly shorter possible hitting distance for batters.Sophomore Hayden Wells of Tau Kappa Epsilon stands ready for a pitch against AM Lumber during the final round of the bracket. Before playing Tau Kappa Epsilon in the finals, AM Lumber secured a victory over the Skinny Doinks with a final score of 3-2.Junior Zach Popejoy (far right) and freshman Trey Johnson (center right) of Tau Kappa Epsilon high five juniors Greg Goetz (center left) and Adam Bani (far left) of AM Lumber. Tau Kappa Epsilon defeated AM Lumber in the final round with a score of 1-0.
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