Stephen F. Austin secured a 5-3 victory over UTRGV, clinching their fifth Southland series win of the season. The highlight was Jhett Creel's two-RBI single in the fourth inning, part of a four-run surge that shifted the game's momentum. Starting pitcher Gabriel LeBlanc delivered a solid performance, while the bullpen, led by Elian Balmaceda and Reid Bowyer, effectively shut down UTRGV to preserve the win.

By the Numbers
  • Creel recorded three hits, including his sixth multi-RBI game of the season.
  • LeBlanc earned his second win, contributing to SFA's 11 Southland Conference victories this season, the most since 2023.
State of Play
  • SFA is now tied for second place in the Southland Conference.
  • The Jacks have won five of their last six conference series.
What's Next

The Jacks aim for a series sweep against UTRGV in their upcoming game on Sunday at 12 p.m. at Pilgrim's Park, with live coverage available.

Bottom Line

SFA's strong performance, backed by key contributions from players like Creel and LeBlanc, positions them well as they seek to build momentum for the remainder of the season and contend for a top spot in the conference.