Baseball team after game
10
Winner Wheeling University WHEELING 6-3
4
Carolina (N.C.) CAROLINA 7-7
Winner
Wheeling University WHEELING
6-3
10
Final
4
Carolina (N.C.) CAROLINA
7-7
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Wheeling University WHEELING 0 0 2 0 4 4 0 10 10 2
Carolina (N.C.) CAROLINA 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 4 8 1

W: S. Khan (2-0) L: Brown, Jasean (2-1)

16
Winner Wheeling University WHEELING 7-3
6
Carolina (N.C.) CAROLINA 7-8
Winner
Wheeling University WHEELING
7-3
16
Final
6
Carolina (N.C.) CAROLINA
7-8
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Wheeling University WHEELING 2 0 1 1 3 0 9 16 15 0
Carolina (N.C.) CAROLINA 1 2 2 0 0 1 0 6 7 1

W: M. Fenwick (1-1) L: Buteau, Tanner (2-1) S: B. Elliott (2)

Game Recap: Baseball |

Bruins Baseball Drop Doubleheader to Division II Wheeling University

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Carolina University Baseball welcomed Division II Wheeling University to Rich Park on Saturday, February 28, for a doubleheader matchup. The Bruins battled throughout the day against a strong Wheeling squad but ultimately fell in both contests as they continue to develop chemistry and consistency early in the season.

Carolina will conclude the weekend series on Sunday, March 1, with a single nine-inning game scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at Rich Park.

Game 1 – Wheeling 10, Carolina 4

In the opener, Carolina struck first in the bottom of the first inning when Chandler Smithart crossed the plate on a wild pitch to give the Bruins a 1-0 lead.

Wheeling responded with power at the plate, including three home runs, to build separation midway through the contest. The Cardinals plated four runs in the fifth and added four more in the sixth to take control.

Game 1 Highlights

  • Chandler Smithart: 2-for-3, run scored, double

  • Randy DeMaio: 2-for-3, RBI, double

  • Danny Gonzalez: 1-for-3, home run, RBI

  • Nathan Wesley: RBI single
     

Danny Gonzalez's solo home run in the seventh provided Carolina's final run of the game.

On the mound, Jasean Brown took the loss after five innings of work. Landon Johnson provided steady relief down the stretch, tossing 1.2 scoreless innings.

Game 2 – Wheeling 16, Carolina 6

The nightcap featured offensive bursts from both sides early. Carolina answered a two-run first inning from Wheeling with a run of its own when Alexis Fontanez doubled home Chandler Smithart.

The Bruins surged ahead in the second inning on a two-run home run from N. Wesley took a 3-2 lead. Danny Gonzalez added a solo home run in the third as Carolina built a 5-3 advantage.

Wheeling, however, responded with timely hitting and a nine-run seventh inning to put the game out of reach.

Game 2 Highlights

  • Chandler Smithart: 2-for-3, RBI, two doubles

  • Danny Gonzalez: Home run, RBI

  • Nathan Wesley: Home run, 2 RBI

  • Alexis Fontanez: 2-for-3, double, RBI

  • Brody Parris: 2 runs scored
     

Carolina collected seven hits in the contest, with multiple extra-base hits highlighting the offensive effort.

Coach's Comments

Associate Head Coach Logan Conklin emphasized growth and continued development as the season progresses.

"We're still in the early part of the season and we're continuing to put the pieces together," said Conklin. "There are stretches where you see what this group is capable of, especially offensively. Now it's about consistency, tightening things up on the mound and defensively, and continuing to come together as a team. We'll keep competing and getting better every day."

Carolina looks to regroup and finish the series strong when the Bruins return to Rich Park on Sunday afternoon for the final game against Wheeling University at 2:00 p.m.


 
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