CANYON, Texas – The #15 Buffaloes of West Texas A&M Buffaloes jumped out to an early lead but couldn't hold off the powerful Angelo State offense as the #6 Rams claimed the 2022 Lone Star Conference Tournament Championship on Saturday evening at Foster Field in San Angelo, Texas.
 
The Buffs jumped out to an early lead in the top of the first inning as Adam Becker continued his historic run at the plate with a two-run shot to left field for his 21st of the year and seventh of the weekend for a 2-0 lead. Angelo State responded with a four spot in the bottom of the second inning highlighted by a Koby Kelton two-run homerun to make it 4-2.
 
Eddy Savoie cut into the lead in the top of the third with a leadoff solo homerun to left field before the Rams responded again with three more runs heading into a lightning delay. The ASU offense stayed hot after the break as they plated three runs over the next two frames to extend their lead to 10-3. WT cut into the lead in the top of the ninth on a Mike Manetta RBI fielder's choice groundout.
 
A.G. Ayala picked up the loss (3-4) for the Buffs, allowing six earned runs on eight hits with two walks and no strikeouts in his 2.1 innings of work. 
 
The Buffs now await their postseason fate as the entire field for the NCAA Division II South Central Regional Championships will be announced on Sunday evening at 10 p.m. ET via an online selection show at NCAA.com.
 
2020 LSC Championship All-Tournament Team
Austin Beck – Angelo State (MVP)
Wesley Gafford – St. Edward's
Benjamin Elder – Angelo State
Aaron Munson – Angelo State
Tripp Clark – Angelo State
Eric Ortiz – West Texas A&M
Eddy Savoie – West Texas A&M
Adam Becker – West Texas A&M
Justin Harris – Angelo State
Davis Drewek – St. Edward's
Justin Lee – Angelo State
Koby Kelton – Angelo State
Will Fuenning – West Texas A&M