The Texas Southern baseball team swept Southern in a four-game series last weekend to extend the Tigers’ SWAC winning streak to 10 games. TSU defeated Southern 6-4, 8-7, 14-1 and 9-4 this past weekend to keep its winning streak going. Led by the bats of Nin Burns II, C.J. Castillo, Jaden Jones and Michael Goudeau – all hitting above .330 – the Tigers currently sit in first place in the SWAC West. The Tigers’ overall 10-game streak, however, ended after they were defeated 9-3 by Lamar in a non-league game on Wednesday. TSU is on the road this weekend facing Grambling State, which sits in second in the West.
The Prairie View softball team dominating SWAC West
The Prairie View softball team is coming off a dominant win over Alcorn State in which the Panthers scored 11 runs in defeating the Braves, 11-7. The Panthers are led in the batters’ box by Aerin Talley (nine home runs on the season) and Jaylyn Davis (five home runs). The Panthers are second in the SWAC in batting with a .288 average but lead the conference with 27 home runs on the season. PV sits atop the SWAC West with a 19-1 league record and 24-17 overall as they get set to host Arkansas-Pine Bluff this weekend.
Ex-Astros prospect dies in collision
Former Astros prospect Ronny Garcia died in a traffic accident, along with his father, according to reports out of the Dominican Republic. Garcia, 24, joined the Astros organization as a pitching prospect in 2016. He was in the minors as recently as last year. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Astros prospect, Ronny Garcia,” the Astros said on X alongside a photo of Garcia. “Our condolences go out to his family and friends.”
Jimmy Moreland sparks Roughnecks’ defensive dominance
Roughnecks cornerback Jimmy Moreland five tackles, four of which were solo, to go with one tackle for loss and a forced fumble in the 17-9 win over Arlington.
Alexa Gonzalez makes All-SWAC First Team
Texas Southern junior Alexa Gonzalez took home third place in the SWAC Golf Championship and as a result made the All-SWAC First Team.
