May 5, 2023
Oklahoma City, OK - In a gripping showdown at Oklahoma City, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Lions baseball team faced off against Oklahoma City University in the climactic finale of the 2024 Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) Tournament. Despite a valiant effort, the Lions ultimately succumbed to a 7-5 defeat, marking the end of their tournament journey.
Key Highlights
- Timothy Compomizzi showcased his prowess with a triple, contributing 2 RBIs and a run.
- Avery Chatman and Wesley Flatt also made notable offensive contributions, each adding an RBI and a run to the scoreboard.
- Andrew Ortiz's solid performance at bat, going 2 for 4, further bolstered the Lions' efforts.
- Despite the pitching efforts of Reagan Smith, who held strong for 5.1 innings with 3 strikeouts, and Justin De Los Santos, the Lions couldn't stave off Oklahoma City's offense.
- Hayden Mullins faced a tough inning, conceding 2 earned runs on 2 hits, ultimately sealing the Lions' fate.
- Kaden Kneip made a brief appearance, recording the final out in a last-ditch effort.
Looking Ahead
With the dust settling on the intense tournament battles, the SAGU Lions baseball team now shifts its focus to the off-season.
The 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.
