The Horizon

Members of the IU Southeast Baseball team embrace in hugs following their season-ending loss to #11 Faulkner in the NAIA World Series. The #15 Grenadiers finished the 2021 campaign at 50-16 and went 2-2 in their first ever trip to the World Series.

Baseball advances to final five in NAIA World Series before falling to Faulkner

Brandon Miniard, Sports Editor June 18, 2021

43 Years in the Making The Avista NAIA World Series felt like a fairy tale for the IU Southeast Baseball program since it began in 1979. Starting when current skipper Ben Reel became head coach in 2009,...

Sophomore outfielder Derek Wagner follows through on his swing as he watches a ball soar out of the park for a two-run blast during the Grenadiers 14-3 victory over Georgetown College on April 6.

Baseball blows by Georgetown for 17th straight win

Brandon Miniard, Sports Editor April 8, 2021

A key theme with the IU Southeast Baseball team in 2021 was the myriad injuries the Grenadiers suffered throughout the season. As the calendar turned to April, however, the Grenadiers began to return...

Junior catcher Brody Tanksley (#27) taps helmets with teammates Matt Monahan (center) and Clay Woeste after smashing a three-run home run against Oakland City in the nightcap of a doubleheader on April 3. The homer was Tanksleys second big fly on the day after hitting a two-run shot in the day game of the twin billing.

Baseball maintains winning streak and perfect RSC record with sweep of Oakland City

Brandon Miniard, Sports Editor April 5, 2021

The IU Southeast Baseball team had to feel confident in themselves a week after sweeping a crucial three-game series against River States Conference rival Asbury. The sweep of the Eagles helped the...

Drew Hensley (left) and Clay Woeste celebrate after the former hit an RBI bloop single, giving the Grenadiers a 1-0 lead during the day game of a doubleheader against IU Kokomo. The breakthrough hit eventually led to a 10-0 Grenadier victory.

Baseball sweeps IU Kokomo in pivotal RSC series

Brandon Miniard, Sports Editor March 15, 2021

After a strong 4-0 week highlighted by a sweep of River States Conference rival Rio Grande, the IU Southeast Baseball team started the past week with a close 7-6 loss to #8 University of the Cumberlands...

Clay Woeste slides into third base after hitting a triple to centerfield during game one of a doubleheader against Rio Grande on March 6.

Baseball opens conference play with sweep of Rio Grande

Brandon Miniard, Staff Reporter March 8, 2021

After going 2-7 in a week highlighted by a four-game sweep at Huntington University's hands, the IU Southeast Baseball team had to prove that such an unfortunate cold streak was merely an aberration. The...

Senior Matt Monahan rounds third base before scoring as a result of Jake Scotts two-run single in the first game of a doubleheader against Pikeville on Feb. 6.

Baseball opens season with sweep of Pikeville

Brandon Miniard, Sports Editor February 11, 2021

The last time the IU Southeast Baseball team took the field for competition, they walked away with an 11-7 victory at Lindsey Wilson. That was on March 11, 2020, shortly before all NAIA spring sports were...

The IUS Baseball team returns to the dugout upon completing throwing practice prior to a contest against West Virginia Tech on March 1, 2020.

Baseball looks to replicate magic of shortened 2020 campaign

Brandon Miniard, Sports Editor February 3, 2021

That Was Then, This Is Now 2020 was brewing to be a season for the ages for the IU Southeast Baseball team. The Grenadiers won their first 12 contests, which was not only their best start under Head...

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