Baseball
District Tourney Next For Highlanders
5. 15. 2012
An incredible run came to an end Tuesday as Gordon College fell 7 - 6 to Middle Geogia in the finals of the GCAA Region Tournament. The Highlanders put up three unearned runs to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth inning and had another opportunity to win the game in the 10th with bases loaded. However, GC does not leave empty handed as they now advance to the East Central District Tournament in Cochran, Georgia, and will face Walters State (TN) on Friday. The winner of the three-day tournament advances to the College World Series in Grand Junction, Colorado. Go Highlanders!
Baseball Reaches Region Finals
5. 14. 2012
There was no room for error as the Gordon College baseball team had to win both games on Monday to advance to the region finals. The Highlanders accepted the challenge and did just that as they dropped South Georgia 16 - 7 in the GCAA Region Tournament in Covington. GC returned to the diamond and eliminated Georgia Perimeter 6 - 4 to secure a spot in Tuesday's championship game at noon. Gordon College must beat Middle Georgia twice to claim the region title. Regardless of the outcome, GC has qualified for the District Tournament next weekend with a berth to the College World Series on the line.
UPDATE: No Baseball Until Monday
5. 13. 2012
Wet conditions played havoc with Sunday's GCAA Region Baseball Tournament. The games had been pushed back to 6 p.m. but they've now been moved to Monday. The winner's bracket game between Middle Georgia and GPC will take place at noon while Gordon's contest with South Georgia will begin forty-five minutes after the conclusion of Game One. The Highlanders must win to stay alive and would have to play another game on Monday if they defeat the Tigers.
Baseball Tourney In Rain Delay
5. 12. 2012
Sunday games for the GCAA Region Baseball Tournament are in a holding pattern due to rain. Currently, the Middle Georgia and GPC contest scheduled for noon today has been shifted to 3 p.m. while Gordon College's game with South Georgia would follow shortly afterwards. However, this all depends on the weather and field conditions in Covington. Updates will be made later this afternoon and posted on the athletic website. Stay tuned!
Weather May Impact Sunday's Rematch
5. 12. 2012
Sunday's opponent has been determined as South Georgia eliminated Darton College 3 - 2 in the final game of Saturday's GCAA Region Tournament action. However, the rematch between Gordon College and South Georgia may be impacted by the weather. The teams are set to play Sunday at 3:30 p.m. on Georgia Perimeter College's Newton campus in Covington. The winner advances to the 7 p.m. contest while the loser ends their season. Updates will be made to the athletic website if weather poses a problem for Sunday's tournament games.
Late Start Dooms Highlanders
5. 11. 2012
It took four innings before Gordon College woke up but it was too late as the Highlanders could not overcome an eight-run lead by South Georgia College. The 8 - 7 loss now drops GC to Friday night's 7 p.m. game and the opponent will not be determined until the 3:30 p.m. contest between East Georgia and Darton concludes. The GCAA Region Baseball Tournament is a double-elimination event and is being held on Georgia Perimeter's Newton campus in Covington. Regardless, the Highlanders must win tonight or the seaon is over for GC. All games for the 2012 tournament are video webcast by Jockjive and the link can be found at www.jockjive.com
Baseball Tryouts - May 16th
5. 10. 2012
The Gordon College baseball coaching staff has scheduled a tryout for Wednesday, May 16th at 2:00pm.
Baseball Begins Region Tourney Friday
5. 9. 2012
The Gordon College baseball team received the #4 seed and will play #5 South Georgia in the first game of the GCAA Region Tournament. The first pitch is scheduled to be thrown at noon Friday on Georgia Perimeter College's Newton campus in Covington. A win will advance the Highlanders to another noon matchup on Saturday with #1 seed Middle Georgia College while a loss will have GC playing at 7 p.m. on Friday. The double-elimination tournament will conclude on Monday with the championship game.
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