The University of North Alabama baseball team secured their seventh series win of the season with a commanding 6-1 victory against Austin Peay. The win reflects back-to-back seasons with seven series victories for the Lions, who improved their record to 27-26 overall and 18-11 in ASUN play. Sophomore pitcher Tripp Patterson excelled with six shutout innings and five strikeouts, supporting the team's strong defensive efforts, which included a total of 12 strikeouts. Despite Austin Peay's late solo home run, UNA showcased dominant pitching and offensive capability, hammering out 10 hits and tying their season-high with six doubles.

By the Numbers
  • Tripp Patterson had 5 strikeouts in 6.0 innings pitched.
  • North Alabama recorded 10 hits and tied a season-high with 6 doubles.
State of Play
  • North Alabama is on a two-game win streak, seeking to sweep the series.
  • The win positioned them to clinch at least a share of the Atlantic Sun Conference Gold Division Championship with a victory tomorrow.
What's Next

The Lions are set to play Austin Peay again tomorrow at 2 p.m. A win would clinch at least a share of the division title, and if coupled with a Central Arkansas victory, they could secure the championship outright.

Bottom Line

North Alabama’s strong performance this season, underscored by their consistent pitching and offensive depth, positions them favorably as they aim for a championship title in their upcoming game.