Bethune-Cookman baseball made history on May 14, crushing Grambling State 23-1 at Jackie Robinson Ballpark to claim the program's 36th regular-season win—a new school record. The Wildcats shattered their previous best of 35 wins, set back in 2002, in emphatic fashion.
From the first pitch, Bethune-Cookman left no doubt. They stormed to an 18-0 lead after just three innings, highlighted by a 10-run third that put the game out of reach. Eight different players drove in at least two runs, showcasing the depth and firepower that has defined this season.
This record-setting win caps a remarkable campaign that has already seen the Wildcats make waves beyond the SWAC. Earlier this year, they stunned No. 19 Florida and then-ranked defending national champion LSU in back-to-back road victories. Add two wins over South Florida to the resume, and it's clear this team can compete with anyone.
Now, the Wildcats have their sights set on even bigger milestones. With four wins needed from their remaining two games against Grambling, the SWAC Tournament, and potentially the NCAA Tournament, they could achieve the program's first-ever 40-win season. The 2002 squad's 39-win campaign currently stands as the winningest in Bethune-Cookman history.
Thursday night's rout—the largest margin of victory this season—puts a 38-win regular season within reach for head coach Jonathan Hernandez's squad. Another win over the Tigers would clinch the SWAC regular-season title, the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament, and a perfect 10-0 record in conference series.
For fans of the game, this is a team worth watching. Whether you're tracking their historic run or just love the energy of college baseball, Bethune-Cookman is proving that big things come from small programs.
