The HCU Huskies suffered a heavy defeat to the Nicholls Colonels, losing 11-1 in the final game of their series at Husky Field. The Colonels took an early lead, scoring two runs in the first inning and adding to their tally throughout the game. Despite HCU managing a single run in the eighth inning, the Colonels dominated the match with multiple scoring opportunities. Huskies' pitcher Ben Smith struggled, allowing seven earned runs during his four-inning outing. The team鈥檚 next game is scheduled against UT Rio Grande Valley on Monday, April 6.

By the Numbers
  • Nicholls scored 11 runs compared to HCU's 1 run.
  • Ben Smith allowed 7 earned runs on 9 hits over 4 innings.
  • Luke Bard extended his hitting streak to 12 games with a batting average of .407.
State of Play
  • The Huskies are now 14-18 overall and 6-9 in the Southland Conference.
  • Nicholls improved its record to 16-17, with an 8-9 conference record.
What's Next

HCU will travel to Edinburg, Texas, for a non-conference game against UT Rio Grande Valley. The match is set for Monday, April 6, and could be a chance for the Huskies to bounce back from this loss.

Bottom Line

The Huskies need to regroup quickly as they face UT Rio Grande Valley in hopes of overcoming their recent struggles and improving their season record.