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Intrinsically, hitting a grand slam takes some luck. You need three batters in front of you to all get on base without driving one another in, leaving one man to do the damage. And that’s what Grambling State outfielder Trey Bridges did on Friday at Rickwood Field at the SWAC tournament. Twice. The first tater […]
HBCU baseball player hits TWO slams in same day at SWAC tourney Read More »
Florida A&M got contributions from every part of their lineup in a 14-4 win over Grambling State on Thursday to reach the SWAC tournament semifinals. Sophomore Carson Kelly (6-1) got the win out of the bullpen for Florida A&M (32-23). The left-hander went 3.2 innings, giving up three runs, two earned, on five hits, allowing
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Irvin Escobar contributed three hits and drove in a run in helping top-seeded Bethune-Cookman win the opening game of the 2025 Southwestern Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament in a 5-3 decision over Texas Southern at Rickwood Field. Texas Southern (22-31) struck first with a three-run second inning, highlighted by Tyler Legendre’s solo home run down the
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced its 2025 All-SWAC Baseball Teams and individual postseason award winners Tuesday evening, as voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. Southern’s Cardell Thibodeaux headlined the list, earning both Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year honors. Jackson State’s Eric Elliott was
2025 All-SWAC baseball team released, Thibodeaux and Elliott headline honors Read More »
The stage is set for the 2025 Southwestern Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament, which will return to the legendary Rickwood Field, America’s oldest professional ballpark. Eight teams will compete for the conference crown in Birmingham, Alabama and a coveted NCAA tournament berth, with storylines as rich as the venue’s history. A Setting Steeped in Baseball History
SWAC baseball tournament preview: Historic venue, high stakes in Birmingham Read More »
The HBCU University of Maryland Eastern Shore declared its intent to the NCAA and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference to opt into the House v. NCAA settlement. While awaiting final approval of roster limits, UMES declared its intention to opt in. This would allow the university to compensate student-athletes directly and ensure a high standard of financial
HBCU chooses to opt in to House settlement for athlete pay. What it means Read More »
Facing elimination in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship Tournament, Albany State came through with a scoring barrage in the late innings, keeping their run alive with a 10-6 win over Lynn University. The win marks Albany State’s first win in school history in the South Regional sector of the Division II Baseball Tournament. Trailing
Facing elimination and down to last three outs was no problem for HBCU baseball team Read More »
When folks talk HBCU sports, it’s usually football first, and maybe basketball if they’re paying attention. But HBCU baseball has its own legacy. A deep one that isn’t addressed enough. And that legacy was built by coaches who didn’t just fill out lineups. They built programs from scratch, molded boys into men, and gave HBCUs
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As many as nine players from Jackson State and Prairie View were suspended by the SWAC in the aftermath of an on-field brawl over the weekend. The Clarion-Ledger reported that the altercation occurred last Saturday as Prairie View Celebrated a 7-6 win over Jackson State, according to footage posted on social media. The newspaper reported
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The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks completely flipped the script in the second leg of the doubleheader, defeating Towson 14-7 on Saturday to snap a 53-losing streak. Last season, UMES went a program worst 0-48 overall and 0-30 in the NEC. Despite the comfortable margin of victory, Towson had all the momentum in the game early.
HBCU baseball team wins first game since 2023. How it finally happened Read More »
