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Photo / MLS - Nashville SC NASHVILLE, TN - On a Tuesday night when Nashville’s sky refused to cooperate, the kickoff at GEODIS Park was delayed—sixty minutes of waiting while the city held its breath. Inside, the Boys in Gold did what they always seemed to do when the world got noisy: they stayed organized, stayed patient, and waited for the moment to arrive. When the match finally kicked off, it didn’t arrive gently. Tigres UANL came north of the border with the confidence of a team that had seen this stage before—and the sting of a lineup built to hurt you in more than one way. Nashville, though, matched that intent with discipline. They didn’t try to out-magic Tigres. They tried to out-discipline them. And for a while, that plan almost worked. At 33 minutes, Angel Correa cracked the game open. Just a single moment—timing, space, execution—and Nashville’s night changed from “control” to “survive.” The goal was the only one that would matter. But the story of the match wasn’t the score. It was the preventing. Brian Schwake—newer to the spotlight, first-year starter—spent the night rewriting the momentum with saves that felt both critical and cruel. He made six, each one buying Nashville time, each one turning every Tigres push into something less inevitable. The tie would be decided later, and so would the emotions—tonight’s job was to keep it from turning into something worse. By the time the caution flags started to fly—Juan Brunetta, Juan Vigon, Cesar Araujo, then Jeisson Palacios—the match had taken on that tournament look: tense, physical, and tight around the edges. Nashville kept their structure. Tigres kept pressing. The stadium kept roaring whenever the ball came close. When the referee finally brought the game to its close, the verdict was simple: Nashville had fallen 1–0 in the first leg. But the finer print told a different truth. Schwake kept Nashville in it. Now Nashville SC will carry that truth across borders and across time—on May 5, the semifinal will be decided at Estadio Universitario, home to Tigres. Away goals served as the first tie breaker in this Champions Cup run, and the margin tonight—thin as it was keeps Nashville close in the hunt to pull off a win when they next play. If Schwake can keep his form during the upcoming match a more forceful attack seen to have a last stop defensive protect that should encourage the team to go all out. Until then, Nashville’s season has not gone on pause for international nights. Leaders in MLS’s Eastern Conference will be back at it on this Saturday, May 2 away versus the Philadelphia Union.

Photo / Cumberland Athletics BOWLING GREEN, KY - Cumberland came out swinging on day one of the Mid-South Conference Championship at Bowling Green Country Club, positioning itself firmly in contention as the tournament enters its final round. Leading the field was Lindsey Wilson, which turned in the low round of the day with a combined 624 strokes. The Blue Raiders’ team scored 310 in their first round and added a 314 to finish strong. University of the Cumberlands moved into second place after carding 626 as well, with rounds of 312 and 314. The Phoenix also finished at 626, sitting in third and only a few shots off the pace. Individual performances were a highlight across the day. Crystal Zamzow stood near the top of the standings in the individual race, finishing day one in second place with a 152-stroke total. Zamzow shot 76-76, including a pivotal stretch where she recorded three birdies in four holes on holes 15, 17, and 18. Another standout was Lucy Labdon, who surged into the Top 5 in fourth place after improving significantly in her second round. She carded an 81 in round one and then responded with a two-over 74 in round two, featuring three birdies. In the middle of the pack, Matilda Lind finished day one tied for 11th at 161, while Alba McCorquodale sat 22nd with 165 and Franziska Mramor was tied for 24th at 167. The championship’s final round is today, with the winner earning an automatic berth to the NAIA National Championship.

Photo / Vanderbilt Athletics By David Oglesby NASHVILLE, TN - Vanderbilt fans had reasons to cheer Sunday evening when news spread that one of the major contributors to the team dramatic turn around will get his chance at the next level. Baltimore’s quarterback room just added a storybook competitor: Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt's own landed in the NFL after going undrafted—despite being a Heisman finalist. Per reports, Pavia is the first Heisman candidate to go undrafted since 2014, when Northern Illinois QB Jordan Lynch went unpicked. The Baltimore Ravens, meanwhile, have long built their identity around development, discipline, and a “Play Like a Raven” standard that prizes toughness and accountability. In that kind of environment, Pavia’s long climb—and his likely chip-on-the-shoulder mentality—could become a long-haul advantage rather than a footnote. Here are five reasons his arrival could be a super win for his professional career: 1) The “chip” is real—and Baltimore tends to monetize chips Pavia’s combination of accolades and the shock of going undrafted creates an automatic psychological edge. CBS Sports reported framing the “why” notes this was an uncommon outcome for a Heisman finalist. Baltimore’s culture doesn’t typically waste that kind of motivation; it channels it into habits—film work, ball security, focus mentality, and execution. 2) He arrives to a quarterback room built for learning The Ravens have repeatedly shown they can turn limited reps into usable growth—especially for quarterbacks who start as backups. With Lamar Jackson defining the era, the team’s modern approach has included maximizing the value of the starter while developing capable options behind him. That’s a perfect setup for a developmental-but-athletic QB to sharpen his decision-making. 3) “Modern great” proximity means faster processing and better habits Being the back-up to an elite franchise quarterback can be more educational than starting elsewhere. Pavia will learn how reads are timed, when the run game becomes the leverage point, and how throws change when the defense knows the pocket can’t be escaped forever. In the long haul, that kind of repetition can turn athletic traits into consistent production. 4) His statistical body of work suggests NFL-style traits (not just hype) Even before the Heisman spotlight, Pavia built a résumé as a dynamic dual-threat with off the chart stats that extend back to his high school career ( and probably beyond into his Pop Warner days). His college path included winning the 2021 NJCAA National Championship at New Mexico Military Institute, then earning Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year at New Mexico State, and later taking major honors at Vanderbilt. His 2024/2025-level production and playmaking profile is exactly what teams search for when looking for a QB who can extend plays and stay dangerous outside scripted structure. 5) Ravens development + his resilience = a real “shine later” formula Pavia wasn’t handed easy access to Division I recruiting and had to fight for every step. On each level he has proven that he belongs. That background matters in the NFL, where winning isn’t only about tools—it’s about staying ready when opportunity finally arrives. Baltimore’s patient approach could give him the reps and coaching needed to convert potential into execution. In other words: Pavia’s undrafted slip may have delayed the spotlight—but if Baltimore’s system “clicks” for him, the Ravens or a NFL team down the road could end up with a long-term quarterback success story.

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville sports fans know the fun of a good rivalry, and this weekend delivered for supporters of both Lipscomb and Austin Peay. From Draper Diamond at Smith Stadium to Ken Dugan Field, the Bisons and the Govs gave a show for the full house of supporters that showed up for both sides. Softball: Lipscomb Strikes Early and Holds Firm In the Sunday finale, Lipscomb Softball closed out its home series against Austin Peay with a 5–2 win, setting the tone from the start. The Bisons looked sharp in the first inning when Presley Rader launched a two-run home run to left field, turning the early moment into a 2–0 lead. Austin Peay answered in the fourth with a solo shot, but Lipscomb stayed composed—pushing back with MK Hickey’s sacrifice fly in the fourth to make it 3–1. Then came a key swing in the fifth, Kyla Jobe drove in two with a two-RBI single, stretching the lead to 5–1. Austin Peay added a run in the sixth, but the Bisons controlled the final outs to seal it. In the circle, Jeysne Espinal did the heavy lifting, throwing 6.1 innings with just five hits and two runs while keeping pressure off the bats. Baseball: Austin Peay Takes the Sunday Decision On the baseball diamond, Austin Peay responded in a big way—winning 6–2 over Lipscomb to salvage the series. After a scoreless early stretch, Austin Peay broke through in the third on a run that plated Trevor Conley. Lipscomb tied it in the fifth with Hutson Miles’ solo homer, but Austin Peay pulled away with timely scoring in the sixth and seventh, highlighted by Ty Wisdom’s home run. For both programs, the next step is now all about finishing strong as the schedule turns toward postseason positioning. Lipscomb will continue its road to the regular-season finish by traveling to Conway, Arkansas to take on Central Arkansas, starting Thursday, April 30 at 4:00 p.m., followed by a doubleheader on Friday, May 1. Meanwhile, Austin Peay heads into its final home stretch by returning to Clarksville for a weekend series against Eastern Kentucky, with the Governors and Colonels opening Friday, May 1 at 1:00 p.m. for a doubleheader and closing the regular season Saturday, May 2 at 1:00 p.m.. On the baseball side, Austin Peay also keeps momentum at home, hosting Western Kentucky for its final home midweek starting Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at Joe Maynard Field. Lipscomb will then look to respond at home against Tennessee Tech on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m., concluding its four-game home stand.

Sunday morning in the NFL universe is usually when the post-draft news cycle begins to settle—team rosters get filled, priority undrafted rookie free agents (UDFAs) get locked in, and fanbases start sorting who landed where. But for Tennessee’s college pipelines, this year’s 2026 Draft is already delivering major headlines. The biggest storyline on the Tennessee side, however, remains Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, who entered the weekend as one of the most scrutinized offensive talents in college football—and left Pittsburgh still waiting. As of the writing of this article, Pavia remains undrafted and unsigned, making him the highest-profile Tennessee college player still without an NFL deal after the 2026 Draft concluded. Multiple outlets reported that the Vanderbilt quarterback did not hear his name called, and according to Sports Illustrated he is the first Heisman Trophy finalist to go undrafted since Jordan Lynch in 2014. The decision left Pavia in a familiar-but-uncomfortable position but the roster math of UDFAs tends to produce signings quickly. Here is why Pavia's likely to be signed on an NFL roster quickly: Pavia is a proven winner at the college level: the 2025 runner-up for the Heisman Trophy threw for 3,539 yards and 29 touchdowns while helping Vanderbilt reach the ReliaQuest Bowl and its first 10-win season. And while his NFL landing spot is still missing, the raw resume is why teams will kept engaging with him through this evaluation period. Pre-draft reporting indicated he met with NFL personnel—including that the Panthers were among the teams he visited—and that other clubs had continued their work on him late in the process. Here is a list of Tennessee-Affiliated Players who are drafted and signed for upcoming NFL camps as of this posting: 1. Drafted Players Eli Stowers — Vanderbilt→ Philadelphia Eagles (Round 2) Jermod McCoy — Tennessee→ Las Vegas Raiders (Round 4) Tyre West — Tennessee→ Detroit Lions (Round 7) Chris Brazzell II — Tennessee→ Carolina Panthers (Round 3) 2. Undrafted Free Agents Joey Aguilar, QB — Tennessee→ Jacksonville Jaguars (UDFA) Theron Gaines, LB — Tennessee Tech→ Buffalo Bills (UDFA) Parker Hughes, LB — MTSU→ Jacksonville Jaguars (UDFA) Omari Kelly, WR — MTSU→ Chicago Bears (UDFA) Langston Patterson, LB — Vanderbilt→ Dallas Cowboys (UDFA) Jordan White, OL — Vanderbilt→ Jacksonville Jaguars (UDFA) Isaia Glass, OL — Vanderbilt→ Carolina Panthers (UDFA) Khordae Sydnor, DE — Vanderbilt→ Cleveland Browns (UDFA) Steven Losoya, C — Vanderbilt→ Carolina Panthers (UDFA) Bryson Eason, DL — Tennessee→ San Francisco 49ers Miles Kitselman, TE - Tennessee→ Detroit Lions Jalen McMurray,DB — Tennessee→ Tennessee Titans Dominic Bailey, DL — Tennessee→ Houston Texans Jaxson Moi, DL — Tennessee→ Los Angeles Rams William Wright, DB — Tennessee→ Denver Broncos Star Thomas, RB — Tennessee→ Invited to Titans Rookie Minicamp Greg Desrosiers, RB - Memphis→ Los Angeles Chargers Cortez Braham Jr., WR - Memphis→ Baltimore Ravens

Photo / Nashville SC NASHVILLE, TN - First place Nashville Soccer Club kept its momentum at GEODIS Park, defeating Charlotte FC 4-2 Saturday night to remain unbeaten in 14 of its first 15 matches across MLS and the Concacaf Champions Cup. The result pushed the club to 7W-1L-1D in MLS and marked the first time in franchise history Nashville has started MLS play with such a strong league record. At home in 2026, the Boys in Gold stayed perfect, improving to 4W-0L-0D in MLS and 5W-0L-2D overall at GEODIS Park. The match also featured a headline moment: Hany Mukhtar became the third fastest player in MLS history to reach 150 regular-season goal contributions. Mukhtar opened the scoring in the 19th minute, assisted by Ahmed Qasem and Warren Madrigal, and Nashville’s two-goal burst early delivered separation. In the 25th minute, Qasem doubled the lead, finishing with assists from Cristian Espinoza and Andy Najar. Nashville’s attacking depth proved decisive in the second half. Making his return from injury, Sam Surridge came off the bench and scored a brace, his first game since April 11. He found the net in the 60th and 74th minutes as Charlotte’s comeback attempts were answered almost immediately by Nashville’s own response. Charlotte did get on the board twice, with goals from Morrison Agyemang (42’) and Pep Biel (68’). Still, Nashville continued to control the pace and kept its home advantage firmly in place, now outscoring opponents 21-4 at GEODIS Park in seven matches across all competitions this season. In his post-match comments, head coach BJ Callahan highlighted how Qasem’s movement created danger early. “Ahmed found really good spaces between the lines… once he got in between the lines he turned and started running at the back line,” Callahan said. He also praised the team’s response after conceding more than one goal, noting, “the response is what we judge everybody by.” Looking ahead, Nashville will make its Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal debut when it hosts Tigres UANL at GEODIS Park on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. CT for leg one of the home-away series decided on aggregate.

Overall Record: Nashville Sounds (13-13) | Charlotte Knights (13-13) Nashville recorded 25 hits, 11 extra-base hits, and 18 runs across two games—setting multiple single-game offensive marks. CHARLOTTE, NC — The Sounds and Knights split their doubleheader at Truist Field on Saturday night. Nashville broke a three-game losing streak with a 12-5 win in Game 1, then suffered a 16-6 setback in the nightcap. Across both contests, Nashville produced 25 hits with 11 total extra-base hits, totaling 18 runs on the day. Game 1: NASHVILLE 12, Charlotte 5 Nashville struck early, loading the bases in the top of the first on two walks and a hit batter. After an initial sequence that stalled the rally, Eddys Leonard continued his Friday momentum by launching a grand slam on the first pitch he saw to give the Sounds an early 4-0 lead. Ethan Murray followed with a solo homer, his first home run of the season and just his second at the Triple-A level, pushing the advantage to 5-0. The Sounds erupted again in the third, highlighted by Jordyn Adams’ first hit with Nashville and additional RBI knocks, including more production from Murray. Nashville added runs in the fourth and fifth to reach 12. On the mound, Robert Gasser allowed one run over two innings before the bullpen took over. Easton McGee earned the win with two scoreless innings, and Drew Rom closed the seventh with a 1-2-3 frame. Game 2: NASHVILLE 6, Charlotte 16 In the makeup of the rainout from April 4 at First Horizon Park, Nashville got the “home team” designation but faced an early Charlotte deficit. The Knights took a 2-0 lead in the first, helped by a rare error in center field, and then answered in a huge second inning. Charlotte exploded for seven runs in the second, highlighted by additional long-ball damage and an eight-run surge that pushed the score to 9-1. Nashville battled back with a three-run third inning, including Quero’s home run and more extra-base damage from Williams—cutting the deficit to 9-4. But Charlotte regained control, ballooning the lead again through the middle innings. Nashville added runs late, including Luis Lara’s two-out solo homer in the sixth, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Knights’ big early cushion. Next Up The Sounds will wrap up the seven-game series on Sunday in Charlotte, with first pitch scheduled for 12:05 p.m. CT. RHP Logan Henderson (1-0, 0.71 ERA) will make his second start of the series, with a pitching rematch against RHP Duncan Davitt (0-1, 5.02 ERA).

Nashville matched a season-high in runs but fell 11-9 Friday night at Truist Field, dropping a third straight game to the Charlotte Knights. The loss (12-12) snapped the Sounds back to .500 on the year as Charlotte combined for 20 runs on 17 hits in a back-and-forth contest. Eddys Leonard led the way offensively with two home runs, marking a key multi-HR effort in Nashville’s latest setback. Charlotte struck first with Jarred Kelenic’s solo homer in the bottom of the first off Coleman Crow. Kelenic extended his series momentum with a third straight game featuring a home run, but Leonard answered with his first blast of the night off former Sounds pitcher Shane Smith to even the score. After Nashville fell behind again, the Sounds exploded in the top of the third, taking a 5-2 lead when Brock Wilken delivered a three-RBI triple that began with two walks and a hit-by-pitch. The Knights responded to retake control with a four-run bottom of the fourth. Michael Turner and Jacob Gonzalez powered that surge, highlighted by Gonzalez’s first of two three-run homers. Gonzalez finished with a career-high seven RBI and posted his second multi-HR game of the season as Charlotte moved ahead 8-5. Leonard made it close again with a second home run—his second of the game—on the first pitch of the sixth. But Nashville couldn’t get the momentum fully back, with three straight batters retired as the Sounds still trailed 8-6. Gonzalez later pushed Charlotte’s advantage to 11-6 with another homer, aided by a one-out throwing error that extended the inning and kept Gonzalez at the plate after strikeout trouble. Nashville mounted a late rally, scoring three final runs, but left the tying chances stranded. Cooper Pratt ignited the seventh-inning push with a single, moved to third on Luis Lara’s double, and scored on Jeferson Quero’s RBI single. Williams added a second hit and RBI to bring the Sounds within 11-8, and Lara later singled home Freddy Zamora after a hit-by-pitch. Still, Nashville went 5-for-14 with runners in scoring position, leaving seven on base, and fell after a 1-2-3 top of the ninth ended the comeback hopes. The series continues with a Saturday doubleheader in Charlotte. Nashville will need to sweep to keep the series within reach for Sunday’s finale, with first pitch at 3:05 PM CT.

By David Oglesby Photo / Ohio State Athletics PITTSBURGH, PA - The Titans treated Thursday night like it came with a built-in winning formula, landing the draft “daily double” by going from playmaking offense to edge-rushing defense without skipping a beat. After selecting Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick, Tennessee then moved back into the first round to grab Auburn edge Keldric Faulk at 31—a rare one-two punch that feels custom-built for the Titans’ immediate future. It also continues a fascinating NFL trend: when a team invests a first-round pick in a quarterback one year, the very next draft often becomes about upgrading the weapons and protection around him—or at least accelerating the roster around the new signal-caller. In Tennessee’s case, the offseason logic is simple: if you’re going to bet on a franchise quarterback, you can’t wait five years to fix the pass-catching and the front-four problems. Titans GM Mike Borgonzi said Tate was the kind of receiver the team believes can translate quickly—“bigger, vertical,” with efficient route running and the ball skills to win contested throws downfield. He also emphasized Tate’s youth and how his contested-catch ability could help Cam Ward right away. And then there’s Faulk: Borgonzi framed the trade-up as a “fit” move for the defense—long, versatile, and capable both outside and inside—echoing how teams often think about matching athletic traits to scheme rather than just stacking positions. For Titans fans, the takeaway isn’t just two first-round selections—it’s the message that the franchise is trying to build a QB-ready foundation, quickly. That’s the gamble, the urgency, and, in Nashville, the hope: make Ward comfortable, make the defense tougher, and see what happens when both halves of the roster grow up at the same time.

Photo / Trevecca Athletics DICKSON, TN - The Trevecca Nazarene University men’s golf team stayed in the hunt all week and closed strong to finish in a tie for fifth place at the 2026 Gulf South Conference Championships at Greystone Golf Club. Competing in a nine-team field, the Trojans posted a three-round total of 872 (297-286-289) to share the spot with Valdosta State. The event, played over a par 72 layout stretching 6,858 yards, featured 46 golfers in stroke play across three days. Individually, Weston Lowry paced Trevecca with a finish tied for 15th at 1-over-par 217. Lowry’s final-round burst—an 1-under-par 71—helped him move up after posting even-par 72 in the second round. He also benefited from a strong overall run that included one of Trevecca’s four under-par rounds during the championship. Maddox Burton followed in a tie for 17th at 3-over-par 219. Burton delivered one of Trevecca’s top individual efforts with a 2-under-par 70 in the second round. Alex Hamm came home tied for 19th at 4-over-par 220, adding an under-par 71 in the final round after shooting 74 in round two. Wilson Borders, who led the Trojans through the first two rounds, finished tied for 25th at 8-over-par 224. Teamwide, Trevecca struck the right balance of aggression and control, finishing with 34 birdies—the sixth most in the field—and 180 pars, the most by any team. The Trojans also ranked highly in consistency, posting the fourth-lowest par-4 scoring average (4.07). West Florida won the team title, while Lee’s Drew Zielinski captured medalist honors.

CHARLOTTE, NC - Thursday night at Truist Field, the Nashville Sounds saw a strong start and plenty of chances go just a little sideways, dropping a 3-2 extra-innings loss to the Charlotte Knights. Despite taking a late lead and battling back from an early deficit, Nashville ultimately fell on a late Charlotte walk-off, suffering their fourth walk-off loss of the season. The story of the game began with left-hander Tate Kuehner, who turned in a statement performance for Nashville. Kuehner logged 5.2 innings with one earned run and a season-high eight strikeouts, keeping Charlotte’s bats off balance for most of the evening. He allowed the first run on a solo homer by Jarred Kelenic in the bottom of the first, but Nashville answered in the top of the second when Luis Lara drew a walk, advanced, and later scored on a key RBI groundout from Ramon Rodriguez to tie it at 1-1. After that, the game stayed locked. Kuehner struck out batters at key moments, worked around baserunners, and delivered scoreless frames in the fourth and fifth while limiting damage. When Nashville finally surged ahead in the seventh, Ethan Murray drove in Lara with a go-ahead RBI single—only for Charlotte to respond quickly. In the bottom of the seventh, Ryan Galanie crushed a leadoff home run to tie the game again at 2-2. The bullpens did their jobs, but scoring opportunities came up short for Nashville in the 10th. With the Knights playing small ball and ultimately capitalizing, Charlotte walked off with the winning run on a late hit through the left side. The Sounds will look to rebound Friday night as they try to even the series. RHP Coleman Crow (2-0, 4.02 ERA) gets the start for Nashville, fresh off a Major League debut last week with Milwaukee. Charlotte will counter with former Sound Shane Smith (1-0, 3.00 ERA). First pitch is set for 6:04 p.m. CT.

Photo / Tennessee Tech Athletics COOKEVILLE, TN - Tennessee Tech put together a decisive late rally to beat Middle Tennessee State 12-6 on Tuesday evening at Quillen Field at Bush Stadium, using a decisive seven-run seventh inning to pull away and earn a split of the season series with the Blue Raiders. The Golden Eagles struck first with a pair of runs in the opening inning when Manny Garza and Connor Crowson delivered RBI singles to give Tech an early 2-0 advantage. Middle Tennessee answered in the third with three runs, including two home runs, to briefly take the lead. Tech responded in the fifth with a run-making sequence that included wild pitches and a clutch two-run double from Crowson to move back in front 5-3. Middle Tennessee chipped away with single runs later, turning it into a tight 6-5 contest before the game flipped in Tech’s favor. In the bottom of the seventh, Tech sent 11 batters to the plate and scored seven runs on seven hits. The surge included an RBI single by Garza, a run-scoring triple from Nash Crowell, RBI knocks from Crowson and Eddie Garza, and another run driven in by Tyler Bennett. Jorsixt Jimenez then capped the inning with a two-run homer, his 16th of the season, to put the game out of reach. NASHVILLE,  TN - Trevecca Nazarene wrapped up the non-conference portion of its 2026 schedule with a 10-7 win over Lane College, continuing an offense-first performance under bright Middle Tennessee sunshine. The Trojans, now 29-17, collected 15 hits and turned them into 10 runs to outlast the Dragons (14-28), who battled throughout. Trevecca scored single runs in the second and third innings. Cade Martin picked up a sacrifice fly in the second to score Miles Nelson, and in the third, Caleb Webster launched a home run to extend Trevecca’s lead. Lane answered with an RBI double from Gabriel Garza in the fourth and a leadoff triple from Trey Babbitt in the fifth that helped the Dragons level the score at 2-2. The game swung again in the middle innings. In the bottom of the fifth, Landon Rogers roped a triple to left-center and scored on a sac fly from Webster, but Lane stormed back with three runs in the sixth aided by two walks, a hit batsman, and an error to take a 5-3 advantage. Trevecca tied it in the bottom of the sixth when Luke Dymond led off with a solo blast and Elijah Cross followed with a triple, scoring on a balk to make it 5-5. Trevecca then seized control in the seventh and held it from there, taking an 8-5 lead and eventually stretching to 10-5 in the eighth. Lane pulled within two in the ninth on a leadoff walk and a two-run homer by Anthony Brooks, but Jackson Marbet closed it out by retiring the final three batters. Key Trojans contributors included Webster (3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI), Dymond (2-for-4 with a home run), Moses (2-for-4 with a pair of extra-base hits and two RBI), and Martin (two doubles, two RBI). On the mound, Kayne Jinks earned the win, and Lane’s Toris Bolden took the loss. Trevecca will now turn to its weekend home conference set, starting Friday at 5 p.m., with a doubleheader on Saturday at noon against Lee University.

Photo / Cumberland Athletics LEBANON, TN - Cumberland Baseball completed its Mid-South Conference series sweep over Bethel on Sunday afternoon, erupting for a seven-run ninth inning to cruise to a 12-3 victory at the Kahlden Complex. The Phoenix (21-24 overall) came alive late, scoring nine of their 12 runs from the third inning onward, including the decisive surge in the final frame. The win propelled Cumberland into third place in the conference standings as the regular season enters its final weekend against Freed-Hardeman. Offensively, Cumberland finished with 12 runs on 11 hits, supported by six walks and four home runs. Aiden McDonald led the attack, going 2-for-5 with three runs scored, two RBIs, and a two-run homer. Dylan LaRue added a 2-for-6 effort with a home run and two runs, while Wilser Then continued a strong weekend with a homer, two runs scored, and three walks. Charlie Rocca delivered a three-run home run in the ninth to help seal the outcome, and Cole Freeman contributed off the bench with a perfect 2-for-2 showing that included a double and an RBI. On the mound, Mateo Santos earned the win, working 7.0 innings and allowing two runs—one earned—on four hits with three strikeouts and two walks. Jaron Keyser pitched the final two innings, giving up one run on one hit while striking out three to secure the sweep. Bethel, held to five hits, got production from Zayden McCaslin (two hits). The Wildcats’ three runs included home runs by Adriel Vega and Galvin Sims, with Juan Diego Ramos adding an RBI. Bethel stayed competitive through the middle innings, but couldn’t withstand Cumberland’s late momentum. After a scoreless first, Cumberland scored in the second on Then’s solo homer. The Phoenix extended the lead to 3-0 in the third and pushed ahead 5-0 in the fourth with McDonald’s two-run shot. Bethel trimmed the deficit with runs in the fifth and eighth, but Cumberland closed strong in the ninth with multiple extra-base hits and a late error to cap the seven-run rally. Cumberland will close the regular season next weekend at home against Freed-Hardeman, with Senior Day festivities scheduled for Saturday.

NASHVILLE — The Sounds’ win streak met its match Sunday afternoon at First Tennessee Park as the Worcester Red Sox claimed a 4-2 series-finale victory, spoiling Nashville’s late charge with a stand in the ninth. Nashville (11-9) had looked poised to extend its momentum, but Worcester struck first in the fifth. The WooSox plated a pair on a Nate Eaton leadoff homer and follow-up hits, turning a scoreless stretch into a 2-0 lead that carried forward inning by inning. On the mound, Peter Strzelecki was sharp early, tossing a scoreless first. Shane Drohan steadied the rotation for five innings, striking out three while allowing Worcester’s first two runs in the fifth. Craig Yoho entered as part of a rehab stint and worked a clean seventh, while Drew Rom’s relief appearance in the eighth proved costly—prompting walks, singles, and another run. Brian Fitzpatrick inherited pressure in the eighth and worked around it, but Worcester still managed to push the advantage to 4-0. In the bottom of the ninth, the Sounds refused to go quietly. Tyler Black doubled in a run, and Jeferson Quero later added an RBI single to cut the deficit—yet the tying moment never arrived, and Freddy Zamora struck out as the final settled at 4-2. Nashville now shifts to Charlotte, starting Tuesday with a 10:05 a.m. CT first pitch.

Photo / Nashville SC ATLANTA, GA - Nashville Soccer Club extended its Eastern Conference reign Saturday night, upsetting Atlanta United FC 2-0 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in a performance that felt less like survival and more like authority. The Boys in Gold struck first through Cristian Espinoza in the 61st minute. Espinoza’s third MLS goal of the season came after an intricate sequence involving Hany Mukhtar and Jeisson Palacios, pushing Nashville ahead at a crucial moment. Then, with Atlanta still searching for an answer, the visitors delivered the final blow during added time when Shak Mohammed scored his first career MLS goal in his first Nashville MLS league appearance—an earned moment assisted by Mukhtar and Espinoza. Behind the scenes, Brian Schwake quietly kept the spotlight where it belonged: on Nashville’s momentum. The goalkeeper made three saves to preserve the shutout, registering his ninth clean sheet in 14 starts across all competitions this season. It was his fourth MLS shutout this year, and it helped Nashville complete another statement night at the back. Nashville’s form continues to defy history. With the win, the club sits unbeaten in 13 of its first 14 matches across all competitions, a stretch that includes a 9W-1L-4D MLS record. Overall, Nashville has outscored opponents 26-5 since the season began—proof that dominance is becoming their default setting. Espinoza and Mukhtar also continued their productive partnership, teaming up for a second straight match after Mukhtar’s Designated Player impact in Nashville’s recent Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal series clinching win. Next, Nashville returns home to GEODIS Park for its first MLS match there since March 21, facing Charlotte FC next Saturday at 7:30 p.m. CT for Star Wars Night.

Strong Pitching Keeps Sounds Win Streak Rolling NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Sounds kept their hot streak alive Saturday night, extending their season-long run to five straight games with a 2-1 victory over Worcester at First Horizon Park. Easton McGee delivered a key bullpen-game start, tossing three scoreless innings overall after beginning his outing with early trouble. Jett Williams provided the lift at the plate, launching a leadoff home run in the bottom of the first and later adding another hit as Nashville collected five total hits and pulled out a narrow win. Worcester struck a balance to match the Sounds’ momentum. After McGee turned in an inning that included an inning-ending double play to limit damage in the top of the first, Worcester tied the game in the second. The WooSox scored on multiple hits, highlighted by an RBI fly ball single that dropped into right field after Jacob Hurtubise lost it in the air. Kaleb Bowman entered in the fourth and helped keep the score level at 1-1. Despite issuing a couple of walks, Bowman responded with two strikeouts in his only inning of work, preserving a tight game. The deciding margin came late. Eddys Leonard delivered the key extra-base hit with his team-leading sixth double in the sixth, setting the stage for Ethan Murray’s opposite-field sacrifice fly that gave Nashville a 2-1 edge. From there, the Sounds’ pitching took control, as Blake Holub and Will Childers each followed with calm, scoreless relief innings. Childers worked the eighth and pushed his streak without an earned run allowed to eight innings, while also keeping Worcester from stringing together rallies late. Leonard added a hit to lead off the eighth, but Nashville could not turn momentum into more runs, and the Sounds held firm. The teams meet again Sunday to wrap up their first-ever series. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m., with left-hander Shane Drohan (1-0, 3.12 ERA) set to start for Nashville.