The Briar Cliff baseball team faced defeat in two GPAC games against Doane in Crete, Nebraska. They lost the first game 3鈥�0, with Doane scoring all their runs in the third and fourth innings. In game two, despite an early lead thanks to Nico Sall's two-run homer, Briar Cliff succumbed to a powerful Doane offense, losing 13鈥�4. The Chargers struggled with their batting performance overall, managing only two hits in the opener and seven in the second game. Briar Cliff aims to bounce back in their next matchup against Concordia on March 29.

By the Numbers
  • Briar Cliff recorded only 2 hits in the first game against Doane.
  • In the second game, the Chargers had 7 hits and 4 runs compared to Doane's 12 hits and 13 runs.
State of Play
  • Briar Cliff's offensive struggles were evident in both games, failing to score in the first and only managing 4 runs in the second.
  • Doane's offensive performance was dominant, particularly in the second game, scoring in five different innings.
What's Next

Briar Cliff will look to regain their footing against Concordia on March 29, scheduled for two games at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Chargers must improve their hitting and capitalize on scoring opportunities to turn their season around. Focused efforts are needed in their upcoming games to build momentum moving forward.