SUNO Knights Edged by Stillman

In a competitive HBCU Athletic Conference baseball event held in New Orleans, LA, the SUNO Knights faced a tough challenge against the Stillman College Tigers, culminating in a narrow 4-3 defeat on March 22, 2025.

The Knights, who were backed by strong pitching from Brycen Dartez, couldn't capitalize fully on their key hits. Dartez managed 5 innings, relinquishing 4 runs on 5 hits. His counterpart, Griff Minor of Stillman, had an effective outing by allowing only 3 runs across 7 innings, setting the stage for his team's victory.

Offensively, Miles Bowens stood out for the Knights, hitting a critical 2-RBI home run that seemed to swing momentum back to SUNO. Other notable contributions came from Strahan, Bowens, and Shepherd, who each scored in this closely contested game.

Despite the effort, SUNO fell short, attributed partly to critical mental errors as pointed out by Coach Parker in the post-game commentary. Parker expressed disappointment in the game's outcome, emphasizing that the performance did not reflect the team's true capabilities, especially on the bases.

Looking to rebound from this loss, the Knights have an immediate chance for redemption against the same Stillman Tigers in the second game of a Saturday doubleheader. With a conference record of 11-3 and an overall season record of 13-11, SUNO remains a strong contender in the conference.