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UNC Asheville Bulldogs Face Charleston Southern Buccaneers

Baseball game between UNC Asheville Bulldogs and Charleston Southern Buccaneers

News Summary

The UNC Asheville Bulldogs baseball team struggled against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, ending the series on May 12. Despite a challenging season record, standout performances from players like Corbin Lanowitz and Ryland Howell offered hope for the Bulldogs. Howell earned a win while Lanowitz contributed significantly to the offense. As the series concluded, fans expressed frustration over viewing disruptions, reflecting the challenges faced this season as the Bulldogs prepare for their final matchup.

Asheville, NC – The UNC Asheville Bulldogs baseball team faced a challenging matchup against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, with the series concluding on May 12, 2025. UNC Asheville holds a record of 14 wins and 31 losses overall, while their conference play stands at 7 wins and 13 losses. In contrast, Charleston Southern boasts a stronger record of 26 wins and 17 losses, with an impressive 12 wins and 8 losses in their conference games.

The game held on May 9, 2025, at 4:15 PM, showcased the Bulldogs’ efforts to gain momentum against a competitive opponent. Pitching was led by Ryland Howell for UNC Asheville, who earned a win, improving his personal record to 2-1. The defeat was taken by T. Robertson, who fell to 1-5 for the season. Matthew Hall secured a save for the Bulldogs, marking his first of the season.

Offensively, several players stood out for UNC Asheville. Corbin Lanowitz had a notable performance, contributing 2 runs and hitting 1 double. Logan Lowe added to the scoreboard with 1 run and 1 RBI, also executing 2 sacrifices during the game. Rylen Stockton and Patrick Gillen each accounted for 1 run and 1 RBI, with both players hitting 1 double. Blaize Johnson contributed with another double, while Brock Mercado and Owen Michelson added 1 RBI apiece to the team’s total.

Additional contributions came from Jake Minarik, who scored 1 run after being hit by a pitch, and Jake Pereira, who also made his mark with 1 run and a double.

On the opposing side, Charleston Southern’s key players included C. Tuupo, who recorded 1 run, 1 RBI, and achieved a triple while also being hit by pitches twice. A. Martin and L. Pringle each contributed with 1 run and 1 RBI, with both facing the same circumstance of being hit by a pitch as well. K. Collins added another run for the Buccaneers, while A. Mcaskie was caught stealing but managed to get on base via a hit by pitch, as did L. Rice.

The series against Charleston Southern has been significant for UNC Asheville as they attempt to build on their performance and improve their standing in the conference. The final game against Charleston Southern will take place on May 12, 2025, providing the Bulldogs with another crucial opportunity to close the gap on their competitors.

In addition to the pressure of the games, fans have reported experiencing disruptions in their viewing experience due to website ad blockades, adding to the challenges faced by the team and its supporters during this competitive season.

As the Bulldogs aim to rebound in their final matchup, both players and fans remain hopeful for a strong performance against Charleston Southern. The outcomes of these games will be vital for the morale of the team as they look toward future seasons and strive to improve their overall performance in both conference and non-conference play.