North Alabama baseball completed a dominant sweep over Austin Peay, winning 15-5 in eight innings, marking their eighth conference victory and solidifying their first-place position in the Gold division. This win represents the Lions' seventh conference sweep in the Division I era, showcasing their growing competitiveness. Despite allowing 13 hits, Austin Peay struggled to convert those into runs, primarily due to a high number of walks issued by their pitchers. Senior Dylan Coleman highlighted the game with his league-leading 12th home run this season, while also tying his personal record for runs scored in a game. Meanwhile, teammate Nash Rippen set a new milestone by reaching base safely for the 32nd consecutive game.

By the Numbers
  • North Alabama's victory against Austin Peay resulted in 15 runs scored in just eight innings.
  • Dylan Coleman leads the Atlantic Sun with 12 home runs this season, three shy of the single-season Division I record.
State of Play
  • North Alabama has achieved three sweeps this season, two in conference play and one in non-conference play.
  • The Lions now hold a record of 17-18 overall and 10-5 in ASUN conference play.
What's Next

North Alabama will face UT Martin on Tuesday, April 14, aiming to continue their winning momentum and bolster their conference lead.

Bottom Line

The Lions' strong performance emphasizes their potential as a formidable contender this season, underpinning a historic run for their program with increasing wins and individual accolades. Fans should keep an eye on Coleman's pursuit of the home run record, adding excitement to the remainder of the season.