Russellville, AR- Christian Brothers battled through a tightly contested matchup but ultimately fell short as a late offensive push from Arkansas Tech proved to be the difference.

Early on, both teams struggled to find rhythm at the plate. CBU showed patience, drawing walks from Nick Petruzzello and Ivan Zambrano, while Brayden Basey recorded a single to spark a brief opportunity. However, the Buccaneers were unable to capitalize, leaving runners stranded in multiple innings.

On the mound, CBU pitching held firm through much of the game. Thomas Leiden and the bullpen combined to limit damage, with key defensive plays helping keep Arkansas Tech off the scoreboard through the early frames.

The turning point came late. In the eighth inning, Arkansas Tech broke through with a clutch two-RBI double down the right field line by Kirby Jenkins, driving in two runs and shifting momentum decisively.

CBU continued to fight, showing discipline at the plate and aggressiveness on the bases, but timely hitting remained elusive. Despite scattered baserunners and a few stolen bases, the Buccaneers could not generate the key hit needed to answer.

In the end, it was a game defined by missed opportunities for CBU and timely execution from Arkansas Tech, as the Buccaneers dropped a hard-fought contest.