The Southern Virginia baseball team secured a 14-8 victory over Regent University, enhancing their all-time record against the Royals to 2-0. The Knights capitalized on early opportunities, taking a 2-0 lead before Regent surged ahead with a five-run fifth inning. Southern Virginia responded with a powerful comeback, featuring a pivotal home run from Marcelino Leonardo Jr. and a strong seventh inning that included five runs. The pitching duo of James Horsley and Tyler Bales solidified the win, allowing just one run in the final innings. The Knights are set to host Pfeiffer University for their next conference games this weekend.

By the Numbers
  • Southern Virginia scored 14 runs on 12 hits, while Regent managed 8 runs on 7 hits.
  • Leonardo Jr. and Stauffer each posted 3 RBIs, while Lloyd led all batters with 3 hits.
State of Play
  • The Knights improved their record to 2-0 against Regent University.
  • The upcoming games against Pfeiffer University are crucial for conference standings.
What's Next

The Knights will face Pfeiffer University this weekend, including a single game on Friday and a doubleheader on Saturday, which could impact their conference ranking significantly.

Bottom Line

The Southern Virginia Knights demonstrated resilience in their victory over Regent University, highlighting both offensive and defensive strengths, setting a positive tone as they prepare for important conference matchups ahead.