On Feb. 18, the ULM baseball team (4-1) braved the bitter cold and devastated the Grambling Tigers (2-2), ending the game in only seven innings with a score of 17-2. The results of this match mimic those of previous Warhawks/Tigers matchups; ULM defeated Grambling 14-1 in 2023 and 13-3 in 2024. This victory for the Warhawks also came after a successful three-game series against Eastern Illinois (11-7, 8-1, 2-6) over Valentine’s Day weekend.

The match kicked off with the Tigers benefitting from a Warhawk error and putting up an RBI double, leaving the score 0-1. The Warhawks accepted the challenge and quickly capitalized on the Tigers’ mishaps. After numerous walks, catching errors and a hit-by-pitch from the Grambling defense, the Warhawks extended the lead to 6-1 by the end of the first inning.

In the second and third innings, ULM dominated at-bat. After senior utility player Jack Clark endured a hit-by-pitch, momentum was in the hands of the Warhawks. The Warhawks then collected point after point through a set of singles and doubles, eventually rocketing the score up to 12-1.

The Warhawks geared down and controlled the remainder of the game—although they failed to score in the sixth inning—the first occurrence of the entire game.

With no apparent chance of the Tigers closing such a large deficit, the game concluded with a final score of 17-2 under a run rule.

Senior IF/OF Isaiah Walker hit 2-2, scored one run, and secured 1 RBI.

Graduate catcher Tony Lindwedel hit 2-3, scored two runs and batted in three.

Junior infielder Angelo Aleman also hit 2-3 and batted in two.

Freshman catcher Zach White had six putouts and redshirt senior first baseman Michelle Artzberger had five putouts, making them the game leaders in fielding.

Junior IF/OF Jake Haggard (two assists) and Aleman (one putout, one assist) also led in fielding.

On the pitching side, freshmen Brennan Eager and Jace Duhon dominated the mound. Eager notably pitched four innings with seven strikeouts.