News Summary
The Centenary baseball team, known as the Diamond Gents, has been awarded the ‘Team of the Week’ honors following a remarkable sweep against Southwestern University. In a thrilling series, Centenary clinched victory in all three games, including a nail-biting 10-inning finish and an exciting 8-7 win. As they prepare for their next challenge against the 10th ranked Trinity University Tigers, excitement builds on campus with fans eager to support their team. Currently sitting at 14-16 overall, the Diamond Gents are finding their momentum just in time for the final push towards the SCAC Baseball Tournament.
Shreveport, Louisiana – Centenary’s Diamond Gents Capture “Team of the Week” Honors
The excitement is buzzing around the Centenary campus! The Centenary baseball team has been named Centenary Athletics’ “Team of the Week” following an impressive series sweep against Southwestern University. What a fantastic way to grab everyone’s attention and boost school spirit!
Thrilling Series Results
In a delightful Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) series showdown, the Diamond Gents worked their magic on the field. The team showcased their skills in a doubleheader on Friday that left fans on the edge of their seats. Centenary triumphed in the first game with a nail-biting 5-4 victory that stretched into 10 innings. Talk about a test of endurance! The excitement continued as they clinched game two with a satisfying 9-6 win. It was a fantastic start to the series, and everyone was buzzing with the anticipation of what was to come.
As if that wasn’t enough, the Diamond Gents sealed the series sweep with a hard-fought 8-7 victory on Saturday. This magical weekend propelled Centenary’s record to 14-16 overall and 10-11 in SCAC play. They’ve now strung together a season-high four consecutive wins, which is certainly a reason to celebrate!
Dominating Southwestern
In terms of rivalry, Centenary has been on a roll against Southwestern University, having won seven consecutive games and 13 of the last 14 matchups. That’s some serious dominance! The good news doesn’t stop there; Centenary has also shown improvement away from home with a current record of 5-5 in away games. It looks like the squad is finding their groove.
What Lies Ahead
As the stakes get higher, Centenary is gearing up for another critical SCAC series against the formidable No. 10 ranked Trinity University Tigers. This exciting matchup is set to take place starting Friday at 7 p.m. in San Antonio. With Trinity holding a formidable record of 23-7 overall and 18-3 in SCAC play, it will definitely be a test for our Diamond Gents.
At present, Centenary is ranked sixth in the SCAC standings, sitting just four games behind McMurry University, who is holding onto the fourth spot. With the top four teams qualifying for the 2025 SCAC Baseball Tournament, set to take place from May 2-4 at Dell Diamond Park in Round Rock, Texas, every game counts!
Looking Forward: Upcoming Schedule
The Diamond Gents have a packed schedule lined up in the weeks ahead, including:
- April 11-13: at Trinity University
- April 18-19: vs. Dallas
- April 23: vs. Millsaps
- April 25-26: at McMurry University
And here’s a treat for fans: admission is free for all Centenary baseball home games! You can catch all the action with live stats and a live video stream available for every home contest. Just remember that all dates and times are subject to change, so stay tuned for updates.
With the Diamond Gents riding high on their recent success and more thrilling games on the horizon, it’s a fantastic time to be a Centenary baseball fan. Go Gents!
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