Wichita State defeated Arizona State by a score of 7-4. The game was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska. The Sun Devils were led by third baseman John Finn, shortstop Pat Listach, and outfielder Dan Rumsey. The Shockers were led by second baseman Mark Standiford. Later in the tournament, the two teams played twice more, with Arizona State winning both times.