Dartez, Jimenez lead Knights to 22-4 victory over Panthers

SUNO Knights Dominate Philander Smith Panthers in HBCU Athletic Conference West Division Showdown

In an overwhelming display of power, the SUNO Knights clinched a convincing 22-4 victory over the Philander Smith Panthers at Lamar Porter Field in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Saturday.

From the outset, the Knights took control of the game as Damian Lantigua and Kerrigan Edmondson scoring multiple runs. The highlight of the game came in the 4th inning when SUNO exploded for 14 runs, decisively pulling ahead and setting a tone that the Panthers could not match. Danny Fonseca particularly shone, hitting two home runs and collecting three RBIs along with three hits, contributing significantly to the team's success.

Brycen Dartez started at pitcher, playing a key role in maintaining the Knights' lead by shutting down the Panthers' attempts to rally. Alongside the offensive show, notable performances included Dylan Jimenez, who not only scored three runs but also drove in three more.

Dartez picks up his second win of the season, giving up just one run, three hits, and no earned runs. He struck out two batters and threw 39 strikes on 68 pitches.

The Knights look to their next conference challenge when they take on Xavier (La.) on March 19 at Skelly-Rupp in New Orleans. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. CDT. The Knights' next conference game is a home doubleheader on March 22 against Stillman College at Wesley Barrow Stadium.