Next Game:
at Grambling State
2/28/2025 | 6 p.m.
Feb. 28 (Fri) / 6 p.m.
at Grambling State
History
NORMAN, Okla. - The Texas Southern Tigers put up a commendable fight against #16 Oklahoma in one of their best performances of the season as the contest came down to the wire.
OU broke a scoreless tie in the second on a fielder's choice RBI for the early 1-0 lead. The score would remain the same until the fifth as OU tacked on an unearned run with two outs for a 2-0 margin. The Sooners' margin increased to 5-0 in the seventh but TSU would respond in the eighth as Evan Joubert drove in Jaden Jones followed by Miguel Morales' RBI double which scored Jesse Herrera III. Elijah Rodriguez's RBI single scored pinch runner Carl Sullivan for a 5-3 deficit.
TSU continued to fight in the ninth as Bryce Hughes led the inning off with a single followed by Jones' single. After a popout, Joubert drove in his second RBI of the day to score Hughes for a 5-4 margin but OU managed to end the contest with consecutive strikeouts.
Junior Kewan Braziel led the pitching efforts with a strong showing, allowing just one run on five hits over four innings, along with a walk and a strikeout. Relievers Leeroy Tavarez, John (Bubba) Moya, and David Medina also contributed quality innings, keeping the Tigers within reach throughout the game.
Offensively, the Tigers were impressive, racking up 13 hits and scoring four runs. Jaden Jones had a standout performance, going 4-for-5 at the plate. Hughes (2-for-3), Joubert (2-for-5 with 2 RBI), and Elijah Rodriguez (3-for-4 with 1 RBI) also made significant contributions.
TSU will look to bounce back as they travel to Grambling State for their next game on Friday at 6 p.m. This weekend's series will not count towards the SWAC standings.
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