TUSKEGEE, Ala. — The Tuskegee baseball team is set to face a tough test on Tuesday, April 16, when it travels to Livingston, Alabama, to take on Gulf South Conference opponent West Alabama in a midweek non-conference battle at Tartt Field.
 
First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. CT. The Golden Tigers enter the matchup with a 13–27 overall record, while the Tigers of West Alabama stand at 19–22 on the season.
 
ABOUT TUSKEGEE (13-27, 9-18 SIAC)
Tuskegee is coming off a hard-fought weekend against SIAC foe Benedict, where the Golden Tigers took the final game of a three-game series to avoid the sweep.
 
Offensively, Tuskegee continues to rely on the consistent production of sophomore standout Ryan Morrow, who leads the team with a .362 average, 46 hits, and 35 RBIs. Morrow is also a major threat on the basepaths, going 20-for-24 in stolen base attempts.
 
Devon Lee (.316 AVG, 33 RBIs, 3 HR) and John Saffold (.317 AVG, 20 SB) round out a top of the order that has generated over 240 runs this season.
 
In total, Tuskegee is batting .284 as a team and has stolen 165 bases in 200 attempts—ranking among the most aggressive and efficient base-stealing teams in the region.
 
On the mound, Tuskegee has struggled with consistency, posting a team ERA of 8.77 while allowing 337 hits and 338 runs through 297.2 innings.
 
Mikelle Mason leads the staff with five wins and 42 strikeouts, while Richard Powell IV and Amare Morgan have logged the most innings.
 
Control and defense remain key issues, as Tuskegee pitchers have combined for 299 walks and 75 hit batters, and the defense holds a team fielding percentage of .946 with 71 errors on the year.
 
ABOUT WEST ALABAMA (19-22, 12-15 GSC)
West Alabama, meanwhile, poses a significant challenge as a balanced and experienced team from the competitive Gulf South Conference.
 
The Tigers are 19–22 overall and 12–15 in conference play, but boast a roster stacked with power, speed, and pitching depth.
 
At the plate, UWA is hitting .244 as a team but gets strong production from Nick Wilson (.319 AVG, 28 RBIs), Blake Vineyard (.317 AVG, 8 HR, .548 SLG), and Joe Watkins (.296 AVG, 11 doubles, .445 OBP).

UWA has hit 36 home runs as a team and tallied 194 RBIs, showing a tendency to strike quickly and capitalize on extra-base hits.
 
The West Alabama pitching staff holds a team ERA of 4.82, led by Bryant Quimby (2.71 ERA, 5-5 record, 63 IP, 56 Ks) and reliever Judah Buckner, who has been lights-out with 21 strikeouts in 14 innings and a 0.00 ERA.
 
The bullpen features depth, with eight different pitchers logging double-digit innings and multiple arms capable of closing games.
 
Defensively, UWA is fielding at a .976 clip and has turned 29 double plays, while limiting opponents to a .267 batting average.
 
Tuesday's matchup will test Tuskegee's ability to manufacture runs and execute defensively against one of the strongest non-conference opponents on its schedule.
 
With the regular season winding down, the Golden Tigers will look to build momentum as they prepare to return to SIAC play in the coming days.
 
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