Bleu Devils Emerge Victorious Against USSA with a 14-2 Win

NEW ORLEANS– On March 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM, the USSA Eagles faced off against Dillard University in a baseball matchup that saw Dillard University secure a commanding 14-2 victory. The game, held at Dillard University, was marked by Dillard's explosive offensive performance and strong pitching, overshadowing the Eagles' efforts.

The game's tone was set early, with both teams scoring two runs in the first inning. The USSA Eagles' Hayden Jones managed to score on a steal of home, and Andre Poirrier added another run on Andrew Garza's sacrifice fly. However, Dillard University quickly responded with Jalen Ayers hitting a single that allowed Braylon Guerin and K'Wality Williams to score.

Dillard University continued to extend their lead in the subsequent innings. In the second inning, Guerin contributed with a double, allowing Abdiel Gonzalez to score, followed by Guerin scoring on a passed ball. The third inning was particularly productive for Dillard, highlighted by a three-run home run from Julian Keys II, bringing home Danik Reed and Maurice Thompson IV.

In the fourth inning, Dillard sealed their dominant performance with additional runs. Donavan Shead's single allowed Reed to score, and Keys II hit his second home run of the game, driving in three more runs, which included Shead and Thompson.

The USSA Eagles struggled to contain Dillard's offensive momentum and failed to score beyond the first inning. Their inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities was evident as they left nine runners on base.

On the mound, USSA's Joseph Monaghan endured a challenging outing, allowing nine runs on seven hits over 2.2 innings, earning him the loss. Giovanny Perez, who followed Monaghan, allowed five more runs, while Justin Graham managed to stabilize the situation with two scoreless innings, although the damage was already done.

In contrast, Dillard University's pitching was solid, with Dontre Henry earning the win. He pitched five innings, allowing just two unearned runs on three hits, and Carey Simon Jr. closed out the game with two scoreless innings, maintaining Dillard's significant lead.

With this performance, Dillard University showcased their offensive prowess and pitching depth, as they tallied 14 hits and managed to keep the Eagles largely at bay. The game illustrated Dillard's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and highlighted areas for improvement for the USSA Eagles as they look to rebound in future matchups.

-Bleu Devils-