Huston-Tillotson University dominated the HBCU Athletic Conference's Pitcher of the Week honors in baseball and softball. Senior Weston Bailey earned the award for baseball after leading his team to a weekend sweep at Tougaloo with a shutout performance. Junior Alexis Tamez also claimed the softball honor, contributing significantly with double shutouts against Rust College. The performances not only highlight the players鈥� individual skills but also the strength of HT鈥檚 athletic program.

By the Numbers
  • Weston Bailey registered a complete-game shutout with 5 strikeouts, 3 hits allowed, and no walks in a 7-0 victory.
  • Alexis Tamez pitched 10 innings, striking out 11 batters and allowing just 6 hits with no walks over two shutouts.
  • The HT softball team has won 8 of 24 weekly awards issued since February.
State of Play
  • The baseball team is set to begin a three-game series against Southern鈥揘ew Orleans this Saturday.
  • The softball team will commence its three-game series at Oakwood on Saturday evening.
What's Next

As both teams head into their weekend series, players aim to maintain their momentum. Continued strong performances could lead to more individual accolades and bolster their standings within the conference.

Bottom Line

Huston-Tillotson's strong pitching performances are setting a precedent for success, reflecting the growing prowess of their baseball and softball programs in the HBCU Athletic Conference.