Category: HBCU Baseball

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats baseball stuns No. 7 Florida Gators baseball 13–7 in statement win

Brandon King

A seven-run explosion in the seventh inning proved to be the difference as Bethune-Cookman delivered one of its biggest wins of the season, knocking off No. 7 Florida 13–7. The Wildcats wasted no time setting the tone offensively, jumping on Florida’s pitching early and consistently applying pressure throughout the game. Their aggressive approach at the plate paid off, as Bethune-Cookman produced runs in multiple innings and never allowed the Gators to fully settle in. Florida, known for its depth and power, responded with flashes of offense but couldn’t keep pace.…

Read More

Norfolk State taken to woodshed by Wagner, 15-2

Staff

Image via Nick Sutton Courtesy of Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SID , Norfolk State University 2 NORFOLK 15 Winner WAGNER Team R H E NORFOLK 2 7 2 WAGNER 15 17 0 W: Colin Trizuto (3-2) L: Blakeney, Ethan (3-3) AUGUSTA, N.J. — The Norfolk State baseball team dropped a 15-2 decision in seven innings to Wagner on Friday afternoon at Skylands Stadium in Augusta, N.J. Norfolk State fell to 12-18 overall and 9-7 in Northeast Conference play, while Wagner improved to 12-17 (10-6 NEC). Ethan Blakeney (3-3) took the loss after starting on the mound for the Spartans,…

Read More

Bethune-Cookman baseball shocks LSU 10-7

Staff

Image via Romeo T. Guzman Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman Athletics 10 Winner BCUBB 7 LSU Team R H E BCUBB 10 12 3 LSU 7 11 2 W: Barroso, Andris (2-3) L: Santiago Garcia (1-1)  S: Zambrano, Jean Carlos (1 BATON ROUGE, La. — The Wildcats’ offense rose to the challenge Tuesday night with 10 runs on 12 hits to pick up a huge 10-7 road win over No. 24 LSU at Alex Box Stadium. The victory is Bethune-Cookman’s first over a ranked opponent since 2017, with the last regular season win coming in 2014. LSU (22-12, 6-6) struck first…

Read More

Jackson State sweeps double header against Tougaloo, throws combines no-no in night game

Staff

Image via Jackson State Baseball Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics 1 Final Feb. 24, 2026 19 Winner Team R H E TOUGALOO 1 4 0 JACKSON 19 20 1 W: Walker, Kade (1-1) L: J. Magee (0-1)  JACKSON, Miss. | Jackson State combined for 34 runs in a doubleheader sweep of Tougaloo and held the Bulldogs to four hits in the two games including a combined no-hitter by four Jackson State pitchers in the nightcap. Jackson State won game one, 19-1, and followed that up with a 15-3 victory in the nightcap at Braddy…

Read More

Alabama A&M and Prairie View A&M to take part in inaugural HBCU Baseball Classic

Staff

Courtesy of AAMU Athletics CHICAGO | For the first time in history, two elite Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Prairie View A&M University and Alabama A&M University, will face off at Wrigley Field, the iconic home of the Chicago Cubs, for a groundbreaking celebration of culture, legacy, and the game of baseball. The Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic will debut on May 2, 2026, bringing together the athletic excellence of top-ranked HBCU baseball programs in a historic matchup before thousands of fans at the Friendly Confines. Game day at Wrigley Field will…

Read More

Albany State Athletics unveils 2026 Hall of Fame class

Staff

image via Albany State Athletics Courtesy of ASU Athletics Albany State University Athletics proudly announces the Hall of Fame Class of 2026, a distinguished group whose achievements represent excellence, legacy, and lasting impact on Golden Rams athletics. The Class of 2026 includes legendary coach Edward “E.T.” Taylor; former student-athletes Janel Herring-Farlin, Eddie Wilson, Frank “Choo Choo” Brown, and Keith Kinney; the historic 2016 Darton State College Baseball Team; and meritorious inductee Robert L. Sampson Sr. Together, this class embodies the rich tradition, competitive spirit, and enduring pride that define Albany State University…

Read More

Norfolk State’s Jalan Jones selected for Minority Baseball Prospects HBCU All-Star Game

Brandon King

Norfolk State sophomore outfielder Jalan Jones has been selected for the Minority Baseball Prospects HBCU All-Star Game.  The Sanford, N.C. native has batted .320 with 8 homers and 33 RBI. He’s recorded 33 hits, including 10 doubles and two triples, while 17 walks have contributed to his .396 on-base percentage; he also has swiped 12 bags on the season.  The Minority Baseball Prospects HBCU All-Star Game is in its fifth season. The annual event brings together 44 of the best players the HBCU ranks have to offer to showcase their…

Read More

XULA Baseball takes 11-1 beating from Loyola

Staff

image via Marlon Roundtree Courtesy of XULA Athletics 1 XULA 11 Winner LOYNO Team R H E XULA 1 3 3 LOYNO 11 10 0 W: C. Nichols (1-0) L: Guillory, Coby (0-2) Anthony Fernandez’s grand-slam sparked a six-run first inning Tuesday in NAIA No. 21 Loyola’s 11-1 baseball victory against Xavier University of Louisiana.        The game between city rivals ended in the bottom of the seventh because of the 10-run rule.        XULA’s only hits were singles by Cohen Boyd, Kai Higginson and Lawrence Steed, who also walked. Steed’s infield single drove home Higginson in the the fourth.       …

Read More

XULA notches 20th win of season in 66-63 defeat of Dillard

Staff

image via Yamlak Tsega Courtesy of XULA Athletics 63 DILLARD 66 Winner XULA Team 1 2 F DILLARD 19  44  63 XULA 29  37  66 NEW ORLEANS — Xavier University of Louisiana men’s basketball gained a season split with Dillard by winning 66-63 Tuesday in the Crosstown Classic at XULA’s Convocation Center.        A season-high crowd of 2,312 watched the Gold Rush (20-7) build an 18-point lead through 31 1/2 minutes, then withstand a Bleu Devil comeback.        Lance Williams had 15 points, six rebounds and seven assists for XULA, Jathen Ross scored 13, and Omarion Bodrick had 10…

Read More

Higginson and Steed both go yard twice XULA still falls to LSU-Alexandria

Staff

Photo of Kai Higginson and Lawrence Steed by Yamlak Tsega Xavier University of Louisiana juniors Kai Higginson and Lawrence Steedtied the school’s second-era record for home runs in a game with two apiece Friday, but LSU-Alexandria defeated the Gold Rush 13-9 and 14-1 to complete a three-game sweep of a Red River Athletic Conference baseball series.        The Gold Rush (1-5 overall, 0-3 RRAC) will visit city rival Loyola at 5 p.m. Tuesday in a non-conference game at Segnette Field in suburban Marrero, La.        Higginson, a first baseman, homered in the third and fifth…

Read More