Several SWAC baseball series continued Saturday with a mix of high-scoring games and a doubleheader sweep.
Bethune-Cookman vs. Alcorn State (Game 1)
Bethune-Cookman earned a 12-2 win over Alcorn State after breaking the game open with four runs in the sixth inning. The Wildcats controlled the pace late to secure the conference victory.
Winning pitcher: Edwin Sanchez (5-1)
Losing pitcher: Kayden Sutton (1-4)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Alcorn State (Game 2)
Bethune-Cookman completed the doubleheader sweep with a 14-3 victory, highlighted by a six-run sixth inning. The Wildcats’ offense stayed consistent throughout the game.
Winning pitcher: Tanner Boccabello (2-0)
Losing pitcher: Yoni Castro (0-2)
Texas Southern vs. Mississippi Valley State
Texas Southern defeated Mississippi Valley State 11-4 after scoring four runs in the first inning to take early control. The Tigers maintained momentum throughout the game.
Florida A&M vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Florida A&M secured a 7-5 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff by scoring five runs in the seventh inning to rally from behind. The Rattlers delivered timely hitting late.
Winning pitcher: Ryan Young (1-0)
Losing pitcher: Jack Hasten (0-3)
Save: Tanner Walker (1)
Grambling State vs. Alabama A&M
Grambling State dominated Alabama A&M 19-4 in a run-rule game, using a five-run fourth inning to pull away. The Tigers’ offense stayed aggressive throughout.
Winning pitcher: Keyon Guillory (2-0)
Losing pitcher: Edyn Barber (0-4)
Jackson State vs. Prairie View A&M
Jackson State edged Prairie View A&M 9-8 in a back-and-forth contest, scoring two runs in the ninth inning to secure the win. The Tigers capitalized late to close it out.
Winning pitcher: Kade Walker (4-2)
Losing pitcher: Alejandro Marquez (0-2)
SWAC Baseball Standings
| School | Conf | CPct | Overall | Pct | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 6-0 | 1.000 | 17-7 | .708 | W3 |
| Texas Southern | 4-1 | .800 | 9-8 | .529 | W2 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 4-1 | .800 | 9-15 | .375 | L1 |
| Grambling State | 4-1 | .800 | 7-14 | .333 | W2 |
| Florida A&M | 3-2 | .600 | 8-13 | .381 | W1 |
| Southern | 2-2 | .500 | 7-13 | .350 | W1 |
| Jackson State | 2-3 | .400 | 11-13 | .458 | W1 |
| Alabama A&M | 2-3 | .400 | 7-16 | .304 | L4 |
| Alabama State | 1-3 | .250 | 9-11 | .450 | L2 |
| Prairie View A&M | 1-3 | .250 | 5-15 | .250 | W1 |
| Alcorn State | 1-5 | .167 | 4-19 | .174 | L3 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-5 | .000 | 3-15 | .167 | L6 |
After Saturday’s action, Bethune-Cookman remains undefeated in SWAC play at 6-0 and sits atop the conference standings. Texas Southern, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and Grambling State are all tied just behind at 4-1, while Florida A&M rounds out the top five at 3-2.
In the middle of the standings, Southern holds an even 2-2 conference mark, followed by Jackson State and Alabama A&M at 2-3. Alabama State and Prairie View A&M are both 1-3 in conference play, while Alcorn State (1-5) and Mississippi Valley State (0-5) are still looking to climb out of the bottom tier.
Bethune-Cookman also leads the league in overall winning percentage (.708), while several teams continue to battle for early positioning as conference play heats up.