Southeastern University (SEU) dominated in a doubleheader against No. 11 St. Thomas, achieving run-rule victories of 11鈥�0 and 9鈥�1. The Fire started strong with aggressive offense and effective pitching, easily handling the Bobcats, who had not been run-ruled twice in one day since 2021. Raylei McKinney's grand slam fueled the first game, while a two-run homer in the second reinforced SEU's continuous pressure in game two. SEU's pitching duo of Edan Playa and Emma Vickers allowed only eight hits across the two games, showcasing their defensive strength and strategic execution. With this sweep, SEU improved to 30鈥�4 overall and 11鈥�1 in conference play.

By the Numbers
  • SEU scored a combined total of 20 runs against St. Thomas.
  • The Fire recorded 23 hits while limiting St. Thomas to just 8 hits.
  • Raylei McKinney achieved 5 RBIs in the first game and hit a homer in the second.
State of Play
  • Southeastern has won 30 games this season, indicating strong overall performance.
  • The Fire are currently 11鈥�1 in Sun Conference play, solidifying their position in the standings.
What's Next

SEU will take a brief break before resuming Sun Conference competition, hosting Warner for a three-game series starting April 2. This upcoming series will be crucial as SEU aims to maintain their winning momentum.

Bottom Line

The dominant victories against St. Thomas not only highlight SEU's offensive depth but also their pitching prowess, positioning them strongly in their conference and setting the stage for their upcoming games.