
Brown Baseball Splits Doubleheader with Columbia Amid Weather Delays
The Bears and Lions traded wins in Providence, with standout performances from several players before a weather‑forced schedule shift.
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The Bears and Lions traded wins in Providence, with standout performances from several players before a weather‑forced schedule shift.

Brown University announced that five of its baseball players have been selected for the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, highlighting a blend of athletic performance and scholarly achievement.

The Brown Bears overcame early challenges in the Ivy League Tournament, delivering a ninth‑inning rally to defeat Penn, advancing to the championship game against Yale, and finishing the season with a record 23 wins.

The Quakers entered the Ivy League tournament as the No. 2 seed but were eliminated after back‑to‑back losses to Brown and Columbia, concluding a campaign marked by senior leadership and a late‑inning collapse.

Despite a strong 23-20 record and a dramatic run to the Ivy League Tournament finals, the Brown baseball team saw its championship hopes dissolve in a 7-5 defeat to Yale, highlighted by standout performances from Drew Nelson and Christian Keel.

On May 17, 2026, Columbia defeated Brown 4-2 at Bush '48 Field, with key contributions from several players and a series context that includes Penn and Yale.

The Quakers fell to Brown in the opening round of the Ivy League Tournament, but a strong offensive showing and a historic stolen base set the stage for a win‑or‑go‑home matchup against Columbia at noon on Saturday, streamed on ESPN+.

Yale defeated Columbia 12‑3 behind strong hitting from Chris DiPrima and dominant pitching, while Brown stunned Penn 7‑4 with a three‑run double from Mark Henshon in the ninth inning.

Brown University’s baseball team erased a late deficit against Penn, capitalizing on key hits from Mark Henshon and Alex Benevento to win 7‑4 and set up a next‑round clash with Yale.

The Bears are set to open the Ivy League Tournament against Penn at Yale’s George H.W. Bush ‘48 Field, riding a wave of accolades and strong performances.

After a dominant regular season, the University of Pennsylvania baseball squad is set to begin the Ivy League Tournament against Brown, aiming to add another championship to a legacy that includes three titles in the past four years.