NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk State baseball team opens a four-game homestand this week, beginning with a midweek matchup against cross-town rival Old Dominion before hosting Mount St. Mary's for a three-game weekend series.
 
Norfolk State enters the week 2-4 overall after dropping two of three games to Manhattan (10-16, 4-13, 11-10). Old Dominion brings a 5-2 record into Wednesday's contest following a three-game sweep of Niagara (5-4, 8-5, 5-4). Mount St. Mary's sits at 2-5 after falling three times to UMass (4-6, 6-10, 5-7).
 
ABOUT NORFOLK STATE
Mason Mompoint leads the Spartans with a .471 batting average, totaling a team-high eight hits, three RBIs, one double and one home run. Thomas Ealey follows with a .400 average, while Justin Journette (.348) and Cameron Mazell (.300) round out the top contributors.
 
On the mound, Ethan Blakeney (1-1) owns a 3.00 ERA and a team-best eight strikeouts. Walker Fuller (0-1) carries a 6.23 ERA with six strikeouts, and Parker Hampton (1-0) posts a 7.50 ERA with five strikeouts.
 
ABOUT OLD DOMINION
Zach Leite paces the Monarchs with a .429 batting average, compiling a team-high 12 hits, eight RBIs, two doubles and two home runs. Tyler Zedalis hits .368, while TJ Aiken (.360) and Maverick Stallings (.360) provide additional offensive production.
 
Right-hander Ryan Sheehy (0-0) holds a 3.86 ERA with four strikeouts and has allowed four hits this season.
 
ABOUT MOUNT ST. MARY'S
Ty Fredo leads the Mountaineers with a .348 batting average, recording a team-high eight hits and 10 RBIs along with one double, one triple and one home run. Mike Toth bats .333, followed by Nathan Rodriguez at .300.
 
Josh Halcisak (0-1) anchors the pitching staff with a 3.86 ERA and 11 strikeouts. Maximus McCrary (1-1) owns a 6.75 ERA and shares the team lead with 11 strikeouts.
 
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Feb. 25 — vs. Old Dominion, 3 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 27 — vs. Mount St. Mary's, 3 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28 — vs. Mount St. Mary's, 1 p.m.
Sunday, March 1 — vs. Mount St. Mary's, 1 p.m.
All games will take place at Marty L. Miller Field on the campus of Norfolk State University.
 
TICKETS
For the first time in program history, Norfolk State University Athletics will introduce ticket sales for home baseball matches, marking a significant step forward in the continued growth of Spartan Athletics.
 
As the landscape of collegiate athletics continues to evolve, so does the commitment to enhance the student-athlete experience and expand the visibility of all programs. This move reflects Norfolk State's investment in growing its baseball program and building a stronger brand.
 
Single-game tickets are available now for only 10 dollars. Student tickets are free with a valid university issued ID. To purchase tickets, visit NSUspartanstickets.universitytickets.com or call the Norfolk State Ticket Office at 757-823-9009.

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