In a series finale, the Grambling State University baseball team fell 12-9 to Southern, marking the first SWAC series sweep against GSU this season and the first sweep by Southern since 2021.

By the Numbers
  • Grambling State scored nine runs on 12 hits, leaving 10 runners on base and committing one error.
  • Southern scored 12 runs on 10 hits, leaving seven runners on base and committing two errors. SU also had 10 stolen bases compared to GSU's three.
State of Play
  • Southern dominated early, leading 8-1 in the third inning, but GSU fought back, coming within two runs in the sixth inning before eventually falling short.
  • GSU starting pitcher Carlos Peguero struggled, giving up eight runs in 3.0 innings, while the Tigers issued 12 walks in the game.
  • Grambling State will face Alcorn State in a three-game series starting next Friday at home.
What's Next

Grambling State will look to bounce back as they prepare to take on Alcorn State in a home series starting next Friday.

Bottom Line

Despite a strong offensive performance, Grambling State's pitching struggles and defensive lapses resulted in a series loss to Southern, highlighting areas for improvement in future games against Alcorn State.