The University of North Alabama baseball team made history by setting a new all-time single-season home run record after defeating Eastern Kentucky 15-3. Senior Nash Rippen led the charge with two home runs, including a grand slam that marked the team's 64th home run of the season. UNA achieved their fourth series win of the season and swept EKU in both series this year, improving their record to 6-0 against the team this season. The victory also saw three players hit double-digit home runs for the first time in program history, further cementing their offensive dominance.

By the Numbers
  • Nash Rippen's 64 home runs this season set a new Division I record.
  • The Lions have scored 15 or more runs in five games this season.
  • UNA has recorded 21 games with 10 or more hits, with a 16-5 record in those games.
State of Play
  • North Alabama has swept both series against EKU this season.
  • The Lions are now 23-20 overall and 14-7 in conference play.
  • Rippen is one home run shy of tying the all-time record of 17 set in 1989 and 1993.
What's Next

North Alabama will face Bellarmine in a home series starting May 1, which offers them an opportunity to extend their winning streak and add to their record-breaking season.

Bottom Line

The Lions' historic performance not only highlights their offensive prowess but also sets a new benchmark for the program's future, with implications for player recruitment and team morale as they head into the crucial final stretch of the season.