Southern Nazarene faced a tough start to their series against Harding University, losing both games of a doubleheader. In game one, SNU fell 19-7 after a strong offensive surge from Harding, who scored seven runs in the fourth inning. Game two saw a similar fate with a 17-3 defeat, as Harding capitalized on multiple home runs to dominate the game. Despite a few highlights from SNU, including strong performances from Josh Bay and Blake Brinkmeyer, the team struggled to keep pace. The Storm now has a record of 9-35 overall and 1-28 in the GAC.

By the Numbers
  • Southern Nazarene recorded 7 runs across both games.
  • Harding scored a total of 36 runs in the doubleheader.
State of Play
  • SNU's overall record now stands at 9-35, with a GAC record of 1-28.
  • Harding improved to 25-16, solidifying their position in the GAC standings.
What's Next

Southern Nazarene aims to recover in the final game of the series against Harding on Saturday, April 18, at 1:00 pm. A strong performance will be crucial as they look to rebound from this tough doubleheader sweep.

Bottom Line

The doubleheader losses underscore SNU's ongoing struggles this season, leaving them with a critical opportunity to regroup and improve in their next game against Harding. The team's ability to capitalize on their offensive potential will be key to changing their current trajectory.