East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) overcame an early deficit to secure a 12-8 victory against Howard Payne University in the first game of their four-game series. The team displayed a robust offensive performance with 15 hits and two home runs, solidifying their status as the regular season champions of the American Southwest Conference (ASC) with a record of 27-10 and 9-0 in conference play. Carson Livesay led with four RBIs, contributing significantly to the Tigers' comeback.

By the Numbers
  • ETBU finished with 15 hits and 12 runs scored.
  • Carson Livesay contributed 4 RBIs, 2 hits, and 2 runs in the game.
State of Play
  • ETBU has clinched the ASC regular season title with their dominant performance.
  • Aiden Leonard secured his second save of the season, with a strong relief pitching performance, striking out six batters.
What's Next

The Tigers are set to host Howard Payne for a doubleheader on Friday, April 24, which will be critical for maintaining their perfect conference record.

Bottom Line

ETBU's offensive firepower and effective pitching have positioned them as serious contenders in the ASC, demonstrating resilience and depth as they head into critical games ahead.