Matt Backlund (Alvernia / So., P / Yardsville, N.J.) put together a pair of strong outings for the Crusaders going 13 innings without giving up a run. Backlund allowed just two hits over six innings of work in a no decision against Johns Hopkins. The sophomore then threw a one-hit complete-game shutout win over Baruch. Backlund struck out seven, allowed one walk and two hits in against Johns Hopkins. He struck out six batters with two walks and one hit in the win over Baruch.