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Rain‑delayed games and late rallies defined Day 2 of the 2026 SWAC Baseball Tournament at Birmingham's historic Rickwood Field, setting the stage for a championship showdown on Sunday.
Junior catcher Maikol Lucena of Bethune‑Cookman University has been selected as a semifinalist for the 2026 Buster Posey Award, honoring the nation’s top collegiate catcher.
Bethune-Cookman erupted early, scoring nine runs in the first inning and never looked back in a 12-1 triumph that clinched the regular-season SWAC title.
The Wildcats closed the season with a nine‑run first inning, a 37‑win campaign and an undefeated SWAC series, setting the stage for a showdown in Birmingham.
A record‑breaking performance saw Bethune‑Cookman crush Grambling 23‑1, extending their winning streak and setting a new program benchmark.
Bethune‑Cookman hosts Grambling State in a three‑game series that could decide the SWAC regular‑season title, featuring explosive home runs, streaking hitters and a final‑inning rally that fell just short.