March 5, 2024
Waxahachie, TX - In a pulsating showdown at the Lions Athletic Complex, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Lions roared to a commanding 14-4 triumph over the Arlington Baptist University (ABU) Patriots on Tuesday.
Lions Review
The Lions showcased their offensive explosiveness with an explosive display at the plate. Andrew Ortiz led the charge, going 1 for 3 with a stellar home run, driving in 4 runs while crossing the plate twice. Dominick Padilla also made his mark, going 2 for 5 with a powerful home run, contributing 2 RBIs and scoring twice. Jared Kirk and Eli Lyons each added to the offensive onslaught, with Kirk going 2 for 4 with a double and Lyons going 2 for 5 with a double. Avery Chatman, Xavien Thompson, Nick Mosley, and Wesley Flatt also made significant contributions, collectively tallying RBIs, runs, and stolen bases.
On the mound, the Lions' pitching rotation delivered a stellar performance. Despite a challenging start, Neco Lopez battled through 2.2 innings, allowing 4 earned runs but striking out 3. Hayden Mullins emerged as a pivotal figure, claiming the win with 2.1 shutout innings, surrendering only 2 hits while striking out 3. Kaden Kneip and Jason Harper closed out the game with precision, combining for 3 innings of solid pitching, stifling any potential comeback from the Patriots.
Looking Ahead
With this resounding victory under their belts, the Lions are primed for their upcoming challenge on March 8th, at 3:00 PM, they will hit the road to face Central Christian College in McPherson, Kansas, for a highly anticipated Sooner Athletic Conference doubleheader.
As a leading Christian university, SAGU educates and prepares individuals who want to serve Christ and others. SAGU helps students discover and develop their God-given callings in a Spirit-empowered, learning community. We believe in affordable tuition, made possible in part through the financial support of donors who embrace the mission of SAGU and the importance of affordable, accredited programs to train Christians for leadership in ministry, business, education, and service. Most majors are available in-person in Waxahachie, TX, and online through a wide range of associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
