The University of North Georgia baseball team avoided a sweep by securing a 3-1 victory against Flagler in the third game of a road series in St. Augustine, Florida. Redshirt sophomore Phillip Ard played a crucial role in the win, leading the offensive efforts with key contributions, including a sacrifice fly and a homer. Junior pitcher Daniel Courtney and redshirt junior Pierce Williams delivered standout performances on the mound, solidifying the Nighthawks' victory.

By the Numbers
  • Phillip Ard hit his ninth homer of the season.
  • Pierce Williams recorded five strikeouts in his outing.
  • UNG currently holds a 27-14 overall record and is tied for second place in the conference.
State of Play
  • UNG sits in a tie for second place in the conference with Georgia College.
  • With six games left in the regular season, UNG is set to face USC Aiken and Georgia College.
What's Next

The Nighthawks will have a midweek non-conference game against No. 11 Lee before facing Georgia College in their final series of the regular season.

Bottom Line

Despite salvaging a win to avoid a sweep, the University of North Georgia baseball team faces a crucial series against Georgia College as they aim to secure a strong position in the conference standings.