The younger Counsell hit the third of five consecutive home runs for Kansas, which propelled the Jayhawks to a 29-1 win over Minnesota in a game shortened to seven innings. The run of homers in Minneapolis matched an NCAA record set three time previously, most recently in 2006, when South Carolina accomplished the feat against Georgia.

Kansas tied an NCAA record by hitting five straight home runs in Wednesday's game against Minnesota. The Jayhawks scored eight more runs in the fifth inning and won 29-1 in a game shortened to seven innings.

Kansas etched its name in the NCAA history books in its 29-1 dismantling of Minnesota. The Jayhawks posted eight runs in the third inning, hitting five home runs in a row to tie the NCAA DI baseball record for most consecutive home runs.