Belmont University’s baseball squad is set to travel to Terre Haute, Indiana, where they will contest a three‑game Missouri Valley Conference series against the Indiana State Sycamores. The weekend, slated for Thursday through Saturday at Bob Warn Field, marks the Bruins’ final regular‑season test as they look to finish strong after a 19‑33 overall record.
Offensive firepower
Belmont’s lineup features several hot hitters, including Charlie Davis, who is batting .335 with 72 hits, 15 doubles, five triples, eight home runs and 38 RBI. Landon Godsey follows at .305 with 20 doubles, nine homers and a team‑leading 41 RBI, while Jake Maddox sits at .288 with 14 doubles, three triples, seven homers and 32 RBI. Cavan McMeans has contributed 54 hits and 31 RBI from the middle of the order, and veteran Mike Sprockett adds seven homers and 24 RBI across 48 appearances.
On the mound, the Bruins will rely on a trio of experienced arms. Shane Duke, returning from injury, has logged 9.2 innings with 14 strikeouts, while Zane Brown holds a 4.86 ERA and 37 strikeouts this season. Ridge Harvey, in 13 appearances and seven starts, boasts a 4.75 ERA, 44 strikeouts and just 13 walks.
Indiana State arrives with a 29‑23 record and a 14‑7 mark in MVC play, positioning them among the conference’s elite. The Sycamores’ offense is anchored by Carter Beck, who leads the team with a .349 average, 17 doubles, 13 home runs and 55 RBI. Pitchers Ryan Karst and Ty Brooks bring solid numbers, posting a 3.35 ERA with 44 strikeouts in 51 innings and a 5‑3 record with 48 strikeouts over 67 innings, respectively.
A historic rivalry
Belmont carries a 2‑10 all‑time record against Indiana State, but the Bruins hope to flip the script after a dramatic 2‑1 victory in their last meeting, when Landon Godsey’s walk‑off homer in the 10th inning secured a thrilling win.