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MILLINGTON, TENN. -- The LSU-Eunice Bengals (52-12) won the 2008 NJCAA Division II World Series by defeating Lenoir CC (54-12) 17-5 at USA Stadium in Millington, Tenn. The Bengals picked up their third national championship in three years.

LSU-Eunice trailed 2-1 going into the bottom of the second, but then the runs came in bunches. The Bengals scored all 17 of their runs in the first seven innings. Right fielder Perry Smith, the 2008 World Series MVP, had a career day, going 4-4 with two doubles and seven RBI. Boomer Blanchard and Delta Cleary each had a home run for LSU-Eunice. Ryan Boudreaux pitched a complete game for LSU-Eunice, recording five strikeouts and giving up four earned runs.

Lenoir CC came out strong, but was overwhelmed by Bengal hitting. No Lancer pitcher lasted more than three innings. Left-fielder Todd Seymour went 3-4 with an RBI for Lenoir.

 C: Nate Peterson, LSU-Eunice
1B: Kellen Bozeman, LSU-Eunice
1B: Steve Muoio, Monroe CC
2B: Kent Burford, Lenoir, CC
3B: Brandon Polk, Longview CC
SS: Bryan Mason, Elgin CC
SS: Boomer Blanchard, LSU-Eunice
OF : Delta Cleary, LSU-Eunice
OF: Ryan Norton, Lenoir CC
OF: Perry Smith, LSU-Eunice
P: Patrick Urckfitz, Monroe CC
P: Brandon Knuth, Grand Rapids CC