Daylon Jefcoats led the UT Permian Basin baseball team to a remarkable 17-6 victory over No. 17 St. Mary's University, hitting three home runs and driving in eight runs in game one of a doubleheader. Jefcoats' performance set new UTPB records for home runs and RBIs in a single game. Although the Falcons fell short in game two, losing 9-8 after a tightly contested match, they showcased impressive offense across both games, combining for eight home runs in total.

By the Numbers
  • Jefcoats hit 3 home runs and recorded 8 RBIs in game one.
  • UTPB scored a total of 17 runs and had 19 hits in game one, tying for second-most in program history.
State of Play
  • UTPB's record improved to 13-32 overall, while StMU moved to 34-11 after the series.
  • The Falcons split their final home doubleheader of the season against StMU, ending the Rattlers鈥� eight-game winning streak.
What's Next

UTPB is set to honor its seniors with a game on April 19 at 1 p.m. in Odessa, Texas, where they'll seek to build on the momentum from the strong performance in game one.

Bottom Line

Jefcoats鈥� standout performance highlights the potential of the UTPB team moving forward, emphasizing the importance of capitalizing on offensive opportunities to secure future wins. The Falcons need to maintain consistency in both pitching and hitting as they approach the end of the season.