Huston-Tillotson University completed a three-game sweep of Philander Smith, winning 6-0, with standout performance by Sam Lozano who threw a four-hit shutout. Lozano struck out 14 batters, marking the highest strikeout game for an HT pitcher this decade. This victory places the Rams (22-15) alone in first place in the HBCU Athletic Conference's West Division, boasting a 10-5 league record and the highest overall win percentage in the conference at .595. Key contributors include Alex Worden with an RBI double and Tucker Allen, who had a productive weekend with multiple RBIs.

By the Numbers
  • Sam Lozano struck out 14 batters, achieving the most strikeouts by an HT pitcher this decade.
  • Tucker Allen went 4-for-7 with seven runs scored and a slugging percentage of 1.429 over the weekend.
State of Play
  • The Rams now lead the HBCU Athletic Conference's West Division following the sweep.
  • HT's upcoming schedule has them off for the week before facing Nelson University on April 7.
What's Next

The Rams will be looking to maintain their momentum following the sweep as they prepare to face Nelson University in a non-conference game next week.

Bottom Line

Sam Lozano's impressive performance highlights a strong team effort that secures first place in the conference, positioning HT for potential success as they continue their season.