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Jackson State, Prairie View A&M
Baseball Brawl!!!
9 Players Suspended, Schools Penalized
Published March 18, 2025 2:10 PM PDT
A heated confrontation erupted during a baseball match between Jackson State University and Prairie View A&M University over the weekend in Texas, resulting in significant repercussions for both teams.
The altercation began on Saturday when senior Trenton Bush delivered a walk-off RBI hit for the Panthers. Following the winning hit, as the victorious players celebrated at second base, a player from Jackson State charged from left field into the celebration, sparking the brawl.
Coaches from both teams attempted to defuse the situation, but chaos ensued as a Panthers player fell to the ground. Fortunately, he was assisted and managed to get back on his feet.
Though the teams were eventually separated, tensions remained high. A Jackson State player was seen throwing the bat used by Bush into the air, while another attempted to confront the Panthers, prompting coaches to intervene and prevent further conflict.
Sources indicate that the Southwestern Athletic Conference acted promptly, suspending a total of nine players—six from Jackson State and three from Prairie View A&M—for four games each.
In addition to player suspensions, both institutions faced a fine of $25,000.
Despite the lingering animosity, the teams returned to the diamond on Sunday to finish the series, with the Panthers emerging victorious with a score of 9-5, thus securing the series win.
The two teams are not expected to compete against each other again this year.
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