March 25, 2025
WAXAHACHIE, TX — A return to home turf proved to be just what the Nelson University Lions needed.
Dominating both sides of the ball, the Lions roared to a 10-0 shutout victory over Arlington Baptist University in Tuesday's non-conference doubleheader opener at the Lions Athletic Complex. With crisp execution, timely hitting, and lights-out pitching, Nelson improved to 19-14 on the season.
The heartbeat of the Lions' surge came from third baseman Josh Pinter. With the game still close in the third inning, Pinter delivered a two-run single that broke things wide open, pushing Nelson ahead 4-0. He finished the day 1-for-3 with two RBIs and a walk, igniting the offense when it mattered most.
Shawn Robertson dazzled on the mound in his first start of the season, going 4.1 scoreless innings while allowing just four hits and striking out one. He kept the Arlington bats quiet, earning his first collegiate win. The bullpen duo of Dylan Zajicek and Jake McMahan sealed the deal, combining to allow just two hits over 2.2 innings and locking in the Lions' third shutout of the season.
Key Moments & Contributions
Eli Lyons led the offensive charge with a 3-for-3 day at the plate, driving in three runs, including an RBI double in the third inning that made it 5-0.
Xavier Thompson scored three times, collected a hit, and added a sacrifice fly in the sixth.
Dominick Padilla contributed in all phases—drawing two walks, swiping a base, roping an RBI double, and scoring three runs.
Defensively, Nelson turned three double plays and committed just one error—a testament to their crisp fielding throughout the afternoon.
What's Next?
The Lions look to keep the momentum rolling on Friday, March 28, when they host Wayland Baptist University in a doubleheader at the Lions Athletic Complex. First pitch is set for 12:00 PM.
Nelson University (formerly SAGU) is a private Christian university, established in 1927 by P.C. Nelson. 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.nelson.edu or by calling 1-888-YES-NELSON.
