The University of North Alabama Lions posted a decisive 5‑0 victory over No. 5 Jacksonville University in the Atlantic Sun Conference Championship, recording the program’s first shutout of the season.
A six‑hour weather delay drenched the field at Melching Field at Conrad Park, but the Lions stayed sharp, with reliever Gavin Oswald closing out the game and earning his eighth win of the year.
Offensively, Petey Craska led the charge with a 3‑for‑4 performance, while Tyler LePage’s double down the left‑field line sparked the scoring. Jackson Westmoreland added two RBIs, and Nash Rippen contributed a key hit that helped extend the lead.
The win avenged two defeats the Lions suffered earlier in the 2025 ASUN Tournament and underscored their ability to win tight games despite a season that had yielded only three victories when scoring five or fewer runs.
Next up, North Alabama will face No. 1 seed North Florida in a double‑elimination format, a matchup that could determine the tournament’s final standings.
Records and Milestones
Dylan Coleman’s 48 walks this season set a new program record, and his 67 hits are one shy of the all‑time mark, highlighting the offensive consistency that has defined the Lions’ recent stretch.
Starter Justus Agosto and reliever Sammy Mummau combined to limit Jacksonville to just three hits, while the bullpen’s two strikeouts in the final innings sealed the shutout.
The supporting cast, including Jacob James, Kyle Powers, and Brendan Holland, provided steady defense and added depth to the lineup.