Francis Marion University suffered an 8-0 defeat against Lander University in a mid-week out-of-conference baseball game. The teams remained scoreless for the first five innings, but Lander surged ahead with six runs in the sixth inning and added two more late in the game.

• Lander University had 9 hits compared to Francis Marion's 4 hits.
• Lander's Jake Larson completed a nine-inning shutout, facing 33 batters and recording 8 strikeouts.

Francis Marion used a total of 11 pitchers throughout the game, leading to a challenging defensive strategy.

• Lander University now holds a record of 32-11, while Francis Marion University stands at 16-25.
• The match took place in Florence, SC, with Lander ending with an 8-0 victory.

Francis Marion will return to Conference Carolinas league action as they face Southern Wesleyan University on April 19.

Lander University's dominant performance secured an 8-0 win over Francis Marion University, highlighting the challenges faced by the Patriots in the game.