Carolina University hosted a doubleheader against Ohio Christian University on March 15, 2025, at Rich Park. The teams split the day with each securing a victory.

Game 1: 
Carolina University took control early, cruising to a 15-2 win over Ohio Christian. Despite a rocky start, with Ohio Christian scoring runs in the first two innings due to errors by Carolina, the home team rebounded in the second inning. Ty Vespe's solo home run and clutch hits by Elias Nurideen and Danny Gonzalez propelled Carolina into the lead.

The offense exploded further in the third inning with Carolina scoring four more runs, highlighted by a 2-RBI single from Vespe. The game was sealed in the fifth and sixth innings when Carolina added nine more runs. Vespe and teammates like Alex Noll and Danny Gonzalez contributed heavily, with Noll hitting a triple and the team benefiting from multiple extra-base hits.

Alex Prevost secured the win for Carolina, allowing just two hits and one earned run over five innings, while striking out five. Jovanny Mendez pitched two scoreless innings in relief to finish the game.

Key Players: 
Carolina University:

• Ty Vespe: 3-for-3 with a home run, 4 RBIs, and 3 runs scored.
• Alex Noll: 1-for-3 with a triple, 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored.
• Elias Nurideen: 2-for-3 with a double, 2 RBIs.
• Danny Gonzalez (1B): 2-for-3 with a double, 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored.
• Alex Prevost: 5 IP, 2 hits, 1 earned run, 5 strikeouts.

Ohio Christian:

• K. Runk: 1-for-4, 1 run scored.
• D. Crocker: 1-for-3 with a single.
• M. Keener: Hit by pitch twice, reached base twice.

Game 2: 
Ohio Christian Bounces Back with Offensive Surge The second game saw Ohio Christian come back strong, securing a 16-7 win in a game defined by errors and a powerful offensive display. Carolina struggled defensively, committing six errors that contributed to Ohio Christian's scoring barrage.

Ohio Christian broke the game open with a huge eight-run fourth inning, highlighted by a grand slam from Sam Larkins. Multiple players, including Mitchell Keener and Robert Evans, had multi-hit games, with Larkins leading the charge with six RBIs and three hits, including a home run and a triple.

Carolina managed to fight back with seven runs of their own, but the deficit was too large to overcome. Alex Noll and Robbie Smith both homered for Carolina, but their efforts weren't enough to catch up. Paxton Tucker also had a strong game, contributing three hits and scoring twice. B. Williams earned the win for Ohio Christian, while Carolina's starter, Alex Prevost, took the loss, dropping his record to 0-2.

Key Players: 
Carolina University:

• Alex Noll: 1-for-3 with a home run and 1 RBI.
• Robbie Smith: 2-for-4 with a home run, 2 RBIs.
• Paxton Tucker: 3-for-4 with an RBI and 2 runs scored.

Ohio Christian:

• S. Larkins: 3-for-5 with a grand slam, a triple, 6 RBIs, and 2 runs scored.
• M. Keener: 3-for-3 with 2 doubles, 2 RBIs, and 3 runs scored.
• R. Evans: 3-for-3 with a home run, 2 RBIs, and 2 runs scored.

Up Next: 
The Bruins will be back at home on Friday, March 21st against the Columbia International Rams at 4pm.