Point Lookout, MO | April 11, 2026 — When it was time to close the door, the Nelson University Lions didn't flinch.

In a gritty, composed finale, the Lions took control late and finished off the series with a 7-2 win over College of the Ozarks, blending timely hitting, clutch at-bats, and shutdown pitching when it mattered most.

For the first three innings, both sides traded punches but couldn't land a knockout. Nelson stayed patient, waiting for the moment to strike and in the fourth, they broke through.

A two-run inning sparked by aggressive baserunning and situational execution gave the Lions the edge, but the Ozarks answered back to tie things at 2-2. The tension built. The moment demanded a response.

The sixth inning became the turning point.

The Lions erupted for four runs, flipping a tight contest into a commanding lead. Joshua Pinter came through in a massive way, driving in three runs. Zeke Velazquez added to the pressure with an RBI knock, while Justin Amesquita delivered off the bench with a key RBI hit that stretched the lead and broke the game open. TJ Sweat continued his strong weekend at the plate, going 3-for-4 with an RBI and setting the tone with energy on the bases. 

On the mound, the Lions weathered early traffic before locking in.

After a competitive start, Luke Edmonds took control out of the bullpen and slammed the door. The right-hander was electric, tossing three scoreless innings while striking out five and allowing just one hit in a dominant closing stretch that shut down any hope of an Ozarks comeback. 

Nelson racked up 11 hits, executed in key moments, and played clean baseball defensively to secure the 7-2 victory and close the series on a high note. 

Next Up?
Nelson hits the road again for a big-time matchup, traveling to face LSU Shreveport on Tuesday, April 14 at 3:00 PM in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Nelson University (formerly SA GU) 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.