Game.

“This means more.”

Carter Hain, fifth year infielder

9 Innings

Throughout the eight games, the Golden Grizzlies are put to the test physically and mentally. Each inning works as preparation for the battlefield that awaits them back in Rochester, Mich.

Although the games are challenging, the Oakland team continue to show up and play the game. They throw with accuracy and hit with power.

Junior Sam Patton runs from second base to home to score a run versus No. 9 Georgia on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Senior pitcher Tanner Ware throws versus No. 22 Texas A + M on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Ware is consistently the Saturday starting pitcher for the team.

Fifth year Kyle Revere slides into home plate in time to score a run against No. 22 Texas A+M on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

  • Junior pitcher Blake Sehlke picks off the runner against No. 22 Texas A+M on Friday, March 6, 2026. Sehlke, who is a Texas native, had the opportunity to play in front of dozens of his family and friends for the first time in his collegiate career.

  • Junior catcher Ben Clark stands to throw the running out versus No. 19 Tennessee on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

    Junior catcher Ben Clark stands to throw the running out versus No. 19 Tennessee on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

  • Fifth year Kyle Revere hits a home run versus No. 19 Tennessee on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

    Fifth year Kyle Revere hits a home run versus No. 19 Tennessee on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

  • Sophomore Tony Konopiots throws the bat over his shoulder while running to first base against No. 22 Texas A + M on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

    Sophomore Tony Konopiots throws the bat over his shoulder while running to first base against No. 22 Texas A + M on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

  • Fifth year infielder Carter Hain tags the runner to get the out against No. 22 Texas A +M on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

    Fifth year infielder Carter Hain tags the runner to get the out against No. 22 Texas A +M on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The Golden Grizzlies battled against their three SEC opponents. Although they did not emerge victorious, they entered conference play confident in their game as individuals and as a team.

They were challenged as they faced some of the top talent in the country. The team represented their school well and continued to display their love of the game through every inning – no matter the score.

Their hard work and determination against these three teams surely paid off. A month following their trip, the team would go on to dominate both the Michigan Wolverines and the Michigan State Spartans for the first time in 10 years.

Redshirt senior Lucas Day tags the base for the out against No. 22 Texas A+M on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

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