CLEVELAND, Miss. – The University of West Alabama baseball team continued to receive post season accolades, as two Tigers were named to the Rawlings/American Baseball Coaches Association All-South Central Region First Team and one was named to the Second Team Tuesday afternoon, headlined by Brandon Dill being named Region Pitcher of the Year.

Dill, a Columbus, Miss.-native, helped guide UWA to the NCAA South Central Region Tournament and a 45-13 finish.  The hard-throwing righty went 10-1 on the season with a 3.48 ERA. In 14 appearances and 13 starts, Dill pitched 85.1 innings allowing 42 runs on 87 hits with 75 strikeouts and 18 walks. The senior hurler was named All-Gulf South Conference First Team and Daktronics, Inc. Baseball All-South Central Region First Team.

Joining Dill on the first team list was Rob Dahlberg. Dahlberg, a Gilbertown, Ala.-product, was named the 2008 GSC East Division Player of the Year along with receiving his third All-GSC selection. The junior, third baseman was also named to the Daktronics, Inc. Baseball All-South Central Region First Team, while leading the Red and White in seven offensive categories.

Tres Avans also received recognition, as he was named to the Rawlings/American Baseball Coaches Association All-South Central Region Second Team. Avans, a Trenton, Ga.-product, was named to the All-GSC First Team. The senior, outfielder ranked in the top five in all offensive listings for the Tigers, while leading the team in doubles with 18.

West Alabama concluded the season with a 45-13 record, tying the school record for wins earned the program’s sixth berth in an NCAA Regional.