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Bisons open ASUN tournament with dominant 4-1 victory over FGCU
Lipscomb baseball continued its momentum from the ASUN Gold Division championship into the postseason with a 4-1 win over Florida Gulf Coast baseball on Thursday in the opening round of the ASUN Tournament at Melching Field at Conrad Park. Lipscomb got a strong start from senior pitcher Alexander Llinas, who used a three-run fifth inning to secure the victory. The Bisons scored the game’s first run in the third inning. Senior utility player Aaron Stelogeannis started the rally with a single through the left side, and junior infielder Cam Pruitt followed with a double down the right-field line. Junior outfielder Jordan Thomas then brought Stelogeannis home on a groundout to second base to make it…
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Bisons clinch ASUN Gold Division title with 7-4 victory over Bears
Lipscomb baseball clinched the ASUN Gold Division title with a 7-4 win over Central Arkansas in the regular-season finale Saturday at Bear Stadium. Behind a four-hit outing from junior utility player Hutson Miles and a strong performance from junior outfielder Jordan Thomas, the Bisons secured the division crown and a top seed entering the postseason. The Bisons wasted no time getting on the scoreboard in the top of the first inning. After Miles singled through the left side and advanced on a throwing error, Thomas lined a double down the left-field line to drive him in. Lipscomb added another run in the second when freshman catcher Brock Beddingfield singled, advanced…
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Lipscomb baseball proves that pressure is powerful versus Austin Peay
Most would think that an opposing team putting up between two and four runs in the very first inning would be a death knell for the home team. Yet on both Friday and Saturday, Lipscomb baseball proved that wasn’t the case. Facing off against Austin Peay, Lipscomb brought home the victory in both of their first two games against the Governors. Both games, however, were a battle. Friday, April 24, Lipscomb saw the Govs put up a whopping four runs in the first inning of the game. Though the fans initially despaired, the Bisons were quick to answer. Bringing six batters up in the bottom half of the second, Lipscomb…
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Vanderbilt overpower Lipscomb 15-1 in Tuesday night clash
Lipscomb baseball fell to the Vanderbilt Commodores 15-1 on Tuesday night at Ken Dugan Field. Despite a solid home crowd of over 1,000 fans and a mid-game offensive spark, a late-inning surge by the Commodores proved insurmountable. The Commodores jumped out to an early advantage in the top of the first inning. After sophomore infielder Brodie Johnston notched a single to center field, graduate outfielder Logan Johnstone followed with an RBI single to open the scoring. Vanderbilt added to the momentum in the second inning when sophomore utility Rustan Rigdon crushed a solo home run to the right field, extending the lead 2-0. Lipscomb senior pitcher Jace Trautner worked through…
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Lipscomb Baseball anticipates exciting season with promising roster
Lipscomb baseball is kicking off its season on Valentine’s weekend this year, taking to Ken Dugan field for the team’s opening series against the Dayton Flyers. The Bisons’ roster is made up of 38 players, 17 of whom are new to the team. Herd Media spoke to two of the returning players, one transfer, one freshman and head coach Jeff Forehand about the upcoming season. Though all five had different takes on this year’s team, all were looking forward to the upcoming season and getting to see the team’s potential in play. “Talent wise, with this team, I think it is top notch. I think we’ll be able to compete…
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Bisons march back from 6-run deficit to win in extras
Lipscomb baseball had their first midweek game of the season, against Evansville, on February 18. It was a rollercoaster that eventually ended on a high, as the Bisons staged a thrilling comeback in the bottom of the ninth, to win 11-10 in extra innings. The Bisons started off strong, leading the Aces 3-1 by the end of the second inning. Energy was high in the dugout as the Bisons held their lead until the sixth inning. Redshirt sophomore right-handed pitcher Tanner Lyne started for the Bisons and had two 1-2-3 innings, facing off against just three batters in the third and fourth innings. The Aces managed to rally in the…
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A Beautiful Day for baseball
This past Tuesday was Lipscomb’s A Beautiful Day, and amidst many events, the baseball team hosted Vanderbilt. The first time Vandy had come to Lipscomb for a home game in 14 years, the stands – and surrounding hills – were packed. In fact, the final official attendance number was 1,547, a record number for Lipscomb baseball. Check out some snapshots from the game, taken by Herd Media Photographer Micah Barkley.
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Veteran baseball team optimistic about chemistry amid early-season struggles
This year’s baseball team has 40 players — three more than last year’s squad, which finished 36-26 and captured the ASUN Championship. It’s also facing interesting dynamics and changes. With 30 of the players at junior level or above, some might expect a top-heavy split. But the players say that’s not the case with this team, despite the 10-23 start to the season. Senior outfielder Alex Vergara has been on the Lipscomb team for the past two years and has been playing college baseball for the past five. “This is the best the chemistry has ever felt,” Vergara said. “A lot of times I think guys say that [their] team…
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Lipscomb Baseball’s NCAA Tournament path has been revealed; here’s everything you need to know
After their ASUN championship victory against FGCU on Sunday, the Lipscomb Bisons won the ASUN Tournament Championship and clinched an automatic bid for the NCAA Tournament. This will be the third time in program history that Lipscomb has made the NCAA Tournament and is the first time since 2015. Though the Bisons knew that their place in the tournament was secured, what they didn’t know was who they would be playing against or where. On Monday morning, the team and its fans found out the answer to these questions, as the 64 team bracket was revealed on ESPN’s NCAA Baseball Selection show. After a 36-24 season that saw Lipscomb win…
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Lipscomb baseball claims ASUN title, heads to the NCAA tournament
In a year featuring many memorable moments for Lipscomb sports, another one happened on Sunday afternoon. The Lipscomb Bisons baseball team claimed a 12-6 championship victory over their ASUN foes Florida Gulf Coast to reach the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2015. However, it took a lot of resilience from the team to catapult their way to this position. The club would drop their first two pool play games in Deland, Florida, to Liberty and Florida Gulf Coast but utilized a unique tournament format to their advantage. Securing a victory in an elimination game against the Jacksonville Dolphins, the team would advance to play the Liberty Flames again…
