May 4, 2024
Oklahoma City, OK - The Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Lions baseball team embarked on a thrilling journey to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for the highly anticipated 2024 Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) Tournament. With determination and grit, they faced formidable opponents in a series of heart-pounding matchups.
Game 1: SAGU vs. Texas Wesleyan
In a nail-biting showdown, the Lions clinched a thrilling 4-3 victory over Texas Wesleyan. Xavien Thompson led the offensive charge, scoring 2 runs while contributing a hit in his 4 plate appearances. Avery Chatman tallied a crucial RBI, while Andrew Ortiz and Alejandro Garcia also notched hits. On the mound, Ethan Nors delivered a stellar performance, pitching 7 innings with 3 earned runs on 5 hits and 6 strikeouts. Matthew Hickey sealed the deal with a remarkable save, recording 3 strikeouts to secure the win.
Game 2: SAGU vs. OCU
Despite a valiant effort, the Lions fell short in a hard-fought 4-2 loss to OCU. Wesley Flatt showcased his offensive prowess, going 3 for 4 with a run scored and an RBI. Avery Chatman also made significant contributions with 2 hits, while a host of other Lions recorded hits as well. On the mound, Neco Lopez battled through 5.1 innings, allowing 3 earned runs on 5 hits with 4 strikeouts. Justin De Los Santos and Cade Hendricks provided solid relief pitching, but the Lions couldn't overcome the deficit.
Game 3: SAGU vs. Southwestern Christian
Determined to bounce back, the Lions roared to a commanding 7-4 victory over Southwestern Christian in a thrilling matchup. Andrew Ortiz delivered a standout performance, going 3 for 3 with a triple, scoring a run, and tallying an RBI. Wesley Flatt continued his hot streak with a 3-for-4 outing, scoring 2 runs. Avery Chatman and Xavien Thompson also made significant contributions at the plate, while Dominick Padilla delivered a clutch hit with a double and 2 RBIs. On the mound, Matthew Hickey showcased his prowess, pitching 7 innings with only 2 earned runs on 7 hits and 5 strikeouts. Hayden Mullins and Reagan Smith provided solid relief pitching to secure the win.
Next up
As the dust settles on the intense tournament battles, the SAGU Lions baseball team can hold their heads high, aiming to close their appearance in the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament on top.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) is a private Christian university, established in 1927 by P.C. Nelson. SAGU is currently in the process of becoming Nelson University. The University is located 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie, Texas, and offers more than 70 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campus or online. For more information, visit www.sagu.edu or by calling 1-888-YES-SAGU.
