The UAPB Golden Lions baseball team ended an 11-year winless streak against Central Arkansas, securing a dominant 13-3 victory at the Torii Hunter Baseball Complex. This marks the first win over the Bears since 2015, breaking a 13-game losing streak. UAPB displayed offensive strength, scoring in the first three innings and concluding with a six-run sixth inning. Pitcher Jordan Medellin led the defense with an impressive 4.2 scoreless innings, paving the way for a significant team win, bringing their season record to 14-17.

By the Numbers
  • UAPB's score of 13 against Central Arkansas marks their highest since 2015.
  • Jordan Medellin worked 4.2 innings, striking out five and allowing no hits.
State of Play
  • The Golden Lions have improved their season record to 14-17 following this victory.
  • Teams are currently preparing for the upcoming three-game SWAC series against Alabama State starting April 2.
What's Next

UAPB's next challenge is a road series against Alabama State, which offers an opportunity to build on their recent success and continue gaining momentum in their season.

Bottom Line

This victory serves as a monumental turnaround for UAPB baseball, reflecting not only a crucial win over a rival but also setting a positive tone for the remainder of the season as they aim for further improvements in the SWAC standings.