April 24, 2025

Plainview, TX - The Nelson University Lions split Thursday's doubleheader against Wayland Baptist in Plainview, Texas, showcasing resilience and firepower in Game 2 after a narrow loss in the opener.

Game 1
Despite a strong outing from pitcher Natalie Zamora, who allowed just three hits and struck out four across 6.2 innings, the Lions couldn't break through offensively. Sasha Jennings recorded a double, one of only two Nelson hits in the game. The lone run came in the bottom of the seventh, giving Wayland the walk-off win.  

Game 2
Game 2 was a different story—an offensive explosion powered the Lions to their 20th win of the season. Brooke Kinnibrugh led the way with a 3-for-4 performance, driving in two runs and scoring three times. Cadence Hopgood added three hits and two RBIs, while Cylee Panell also plated two. Nelson put up 7 runs in the fourth inning to blow the game open. Valerie Guzman pitched three shutout innings in relief to earn the win, improving to 5-1 on the season. The Lions pounded out 12 hits and drew 7 walks in the win.  

Next Up
The Lions are right back at it Friday, April 25, for another crucial SAC doubleheader at Wayland Baptist in Plainview, Texas. Game 1: 12:00 PM Game 2: 2:00 PM. With conference tournament seeding on the line, every inning matters. Let's ride! 

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.