CARY, N.C. - Xavier High School graduate Jon Keller was the winning pitcher Saturday as the University of Tampa defeated Minnesota State, 8-2, in the championship game of the NCAA Division II national tournament.

Keller pitched seven innings in the finals and allowed six hits. It was his second victory in the national tournament.

Keller, a 6-foot-5 junior, transfered from the University of Nebraska to Tampa. He compiled a 6-3 record and 3.95 ERA this season with 47 strikeouts in 66 innings.

Tampa, ranked No.1 in the country, won its sixth national title.