In a decisive game two matchup, Arkansas-Pine Bluff easily defeated Alcorn, limiting them to just three hits while scoring in each of the first four innings. UAPB secured the series with this win, capitalizing on Alcorn's struggles, where pitcher Kayden Sutton suffered his fifth loss after giving up eight earned runs in two innings. The Golden Lions showcased a potent offense with key performances, including Ian Smith's four RBIs and Blake Coleman's two-run single that expanded their lead significantly.

By the Numbers
  • Arkansas-Pine Bluff scored runs in each of the first four innings, tallying 10 runs in total.
  • Ian Smith recorded four RBIs and scored one run while going 2-for-3 at the plate.
State of Play
  • UAPB improved to 12-17 overall, moving to 6-2 in SWAC play.
  • Alcorn fell to 7-21 and sits at 1-7 in the conference following this loss.
What's Next

Both teams will face off again in the series finale, scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. at Torii Hunter Baseball Complex, where Alcorn will seek to bounce back and avoid a series sweep.

Bottom Line

UAPB's strong offensive showing and dominant pitching have put them firmly ahead in the series, while Alcorn needs to regroup and significantly improve their batting performance in the next game to salvage the series.