The Carolina University Bruins Baseball Team won both games of a doubleheader against Fisher College at Rich Park on April 10 and April 11. The Bruins opened with a decisive 17-2 victory in Game 1, followed by a narrow 7-6 win in Game 2.
These wins are significant as they strengthen the Bruins’ position in conference play and demonstrate the team’s depth and consistency. The series also highlights the program’s ongoing commitment to excellence in intercollegiate athletics.
In the first game, Carolina University’s offense produced 17 runs on 18 hits, including multiple runs scored in five out of six innings. Chandler Smithart led the team with three hits, four runs scored, and four RBIs. Ben Gambrell also contributed three hits and four runs, while Ty Vespe added three hits from the top of the lineup. Pitcher Jasean Brown threw a complete game with seven strikeouts while allowing only two runs on six hits.
Game two was more competitive, but Carolina responded to an early deficit with a five-run second inning and added two more runs in the fourth. Smithart continued his strong performance at bat with another three-hit game and two RBIs; Danny Gonzalez hit a solo home run that proved pivotal. Cameron Gribble pitched six innings for the win, striking out seven batters before Landon Johnson secured the save during Fisher’s late rally.
Associate Head Coach Logan Conklin said: “I thought we came out with great energy in Game 1 and really set the tone offensively. In Game 2, we showed toughness—finding ways to respond and finish a close game. That’s the kind of complete effort we’re looking for as we continue conference play.”
The Carolina University Bruins Baseball Team participates in both conference and non-conference games throughout its season according to its official website. The team is part of NCAA Division III athletics within intercollegiate sports as noted by university sources and belongs to the Ohio Athletic Conference according to official information. It maintains its base in Bexley, Ohio as reported by university records, promotes integration between academics and athletics for student-athletes according to institutional details, and enhances athletic heritage at its university per official reports.
Looking ahead, Carolina University will continue its homestand against Fisher College on Saturday with another doubleheader scheduled at Mando Field at Rich Park.
