https://rustathletics.com en-us https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260310hv80o1 HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. — Rust College Head Baseball Coach John Bates reached a major milestone this past weekend, earning his 100th career victory as the Bearcats shut out Oakwood University 3–0 during their weekend series. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260310hv80o1 https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260301kyf3rl HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. — Rust College Baseball is set to open the 2026 season with renewed energy and a clear mission: take the next step forward in the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC). Led by Head Coach John Bates, the Bearcats enter the new year focused on turning last season’s lessons into postseason success. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260301kyf3rl https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250702n6hv6q HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – Rust College proudly served as the host site for the inaugural Mississippi Association of Players (MAP) Baseball All-Star Game, showcasing top-tier high school baseball talent from across the state. The event marked a milestone in Mississippi baseball, bringing student-athletes together for a week of development, competition, and opportunity. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250702n6hv6q https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250701nrr8hb HOLLY SPRINGS, MS — Rust College Baseball proudly congratulates outfielders Kyrent Cole, Malik Berrien, and Shamaar Stapleton on their selection to the prestigious Black College Nines Elites All-American Team for 2025. These honors recognize excellence on the national HBCU baseball stage, as evaluated by the Black College Nines—a leading website covering the legacy and current success of Historically Black College and University baseball programs. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250701nrr8hb https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250511ppcwk9 HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – The Rust College Bearcats have concluded their 2025 baseball season with clear signs of progress and several standout individual performances. Under the direction of Head Coach John Bates, the Bearcats finished with a 22-28 overall record — a marked improvement from last season’s 16-33 campaign. In conference play, Rust posted a 13-17 record in the newly formed HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC), recording more wins than the previous year and showing promise for continued development. Mon, 12 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250511ppcwk9 https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250511ov7xct HOLLY SPRINGS, MS — The Rust College Baseball program proudly recognizes the accomplishments of Jalik Demar and Shamaar Stapleton, who have both been named to the 2025 All-HBCUAC Second Team. Their standout performances were instrumental in the Bearcats’ continued rise under head coach John Bates. Mon, 12 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250511ov7xct https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250430sbyw2j HOLLY SPRINGS, MS — Rust College Baseball proudly recognizes the exceptional performances of two standout student-athletes, Malik Berrien (photo to the left) and Kyrent Cole (photo to the right), who have been named to the 2025 All-HBCUAC First Team following stellar seasons under head coach John Bates. Fri, 02 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250430sbyw2j https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250324mi1soi HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – Rust College Baseball standout Malik Berrien has been named the HBCUAC Baseball Player of the Week for March 17th-23rd after an outstanding performance on the field. Under the leadership of Head Coach John Bates, Berrien delivered a dominant week against Voorhees University, Harris Stowe University, and Wilberforce University, securing his first Player of the Week honor this season. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250324mi1soi https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250211ri14c1 HOLLY SPRINGS, MS ? The Rust College Bearcats Baseball team is gearing up for an exciting 2025 season under the leadership of Head Coach John Bates, who enters his fourth year at the helm. After a challenging 2024 campaign, the Bearcats are looking to bounce back with a revamped roster and high expectations. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250211ri14c1 https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250211qto0kl HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – The Rust College Bearcats baseball program is making waves before the first pitch of the 2025 season, as outfielders Malik Berrien and JaShaun Franks have been named to the All-HBCUAC Baseball Preseason Team. Both players have proven to be key contributors to the Bearcats’ success and are poised for standout seasons. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250211qto0kl https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240429l719eu The #5 seed Rust College baseball program had two players make the GCAC All-Tournament Team in Sophomore Xavier Campbell and Freshman Kyrent Cole. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240429l719eu https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240427x50y6w The #5 Rust College baseball program got involved in a barnburner and came away empty-handed in the GCAC Tournament Loser’s Bracket Final to #1 Wiley University, falling 21-11 on Saturday evening. Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240427x50y6w https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240426z3hyia The #5 Rust College baseball program ran into the one team that was on a more impressive tear than they were on Friday night as #2 Talladega won its 14th ballgame in-a-row to put the brakes on the Bearcats’ roll in an 11-4 setback. The Tornadoes have lived up to their mascot, averaging a margin of ten runs per victory during that string that has lasted the past 20 days. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240426z3hyia https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/2024042616fg8i The Rust College baseball program was represented on the All-GCAC Team three times as announced by the league office Thursday night as Jalik Demar was a First Team selection while both Malik Berrien and JaShaun Franks were Second Teamers. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/2024042616fg8i https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240425wcvagi The #5 Rust College baseball program’s miraculous run through the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tournament pushes forward as the Bearcats walloped the top-seeded Wildcats by a 14-3 run-rule decision in eight innings to put the team one victory away from its second straight Tournament Championship Game. The Blue and White snapped Wiley’s six-game winning streak and gave RC back-to-back wins during postseason play over the men from Marshall, Texas dating back to last season’s Black College World Series. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240425wcvagi https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240424r1po49 The #5 Rust College baseball program rode the arm of starting pitcher Xavier Campbell into the winner’s side of the GCAC Tournament bracket on Wednesday morning as the Bearcats doubled up the #4 SUNO Knights, 6-3. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240424r1po49 https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240421z6zyvy The Rust College baseball program fell behind 13-0 before their second turn at the plate, scoring five but giving up 15 to end the regular season on a sour note in a 15-5 loss in seven on Senior Day. Prior to first pitch, Head Coach John Bates and the team recognized its two senior student-athletes (Tony Grandberry and Brent Jackson), two Student Assistant Coaches (Jeremy Hatchett and Jalin Thomas), and Team Manager (JeKendra Milliner) for their dedication to the squad. Sun, 21 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240421z6zyvy https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240417hb1u8a The Rust College baseball program had a difficult time slowing down the Stillman sticks who averaged 13 runs per game in a twin-bill setback, 8-4 and 18-2 with both losses in seven. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240417hb1u8a https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240414wzro1w The Rust College baseball program racked up 17 runs, 13 stolen bases, 12 base knocks, 11 walks and six extra-base hits but still needed a pair of scores in the ninth to emerge with a 17-15 Senior Day spoiling of Tougaloo College’s celebration to take sole possession of fifth place. Sun, 14 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240414wzro1w https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240413vncfcf The Rust College baseball program wound up on opposite ends of the same score in both halves of the doubleheader at Tougaloo, dropping game one and winning game two by identical 7-4 margins. Sat, 13 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240413vncfcf https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240407r7ihdg The Rust College baseball program rode a huge offensive performance from the trio of Devin Tallington, Shemaar Stapleton, and Christian Hill to a high-scoring triumph on Sunday afternoon, snapping its four-game slide to the Bleu Devils in a 15-14, seven-inning offensive extravaganza. It was a huge win in the sense that it kept the Blue and White among the top four of the GCAC’s eight-team standings with two conference series’ remaining before the tournament arrives. Sun, 07 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240407r7ihdg https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/202404071ph54q The Rust College baseball program could not keep the momentum rolling after its previous weekend sweep at Philander Smith, going to extra innings in the opener before falling 6-5 and then allowing the Bleu Devils to score 13 unanswered runs over the final three innings during a 13-1 defeat. Sun, 07 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/202404071ph54q https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240402m1qfzu The Rust College baseball program picked up a huge GCAC weekend sweep of Philander Smith and the leader of the offensive onslaught, Jalik Demar, claimed the team’s first Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Player of the Week honor this season. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240402m1qfzu https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240330s55bem The Rust College baseball program was in a tight game . . . until it wasn’t. A 5-2 lead after five gradually expanded courtesy of a three-run sixth, four-run seventh, and a four-run ninth into an eventual laugher as the Bearcats swept Philander Smith with a 16-4 game three triumph. Sat, 30 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240330s55bem https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240329wgsrad The Rust College baseball program racked up four touchdowns worth of runs (28), hit five homers, laced eight doubles, and stole nine bases in a pair of seven-inning power displays, 13-7 and 15-2. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240329wgsrad https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240327vrlzlm The Rust College baseball program led the NCAA Division II’s Christian Brothers Buccaneers at 2-1 entering the third frame but the visitors from Memphis went on to put up nine unanswered through the middle of the seventh to put the ballgame away by a final of 15-5. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240327vrlzlm https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240324qcn4yy The Rust College baseball program clung to a 7-5 edge heading into the final frame, but a two-run dinger tied the game before an RBI-double snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in a heartbreaking 8-7 setback in seven. Sun, 24 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240324qcn4yy https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/202403244b78uh The Rust College baseball program was on the wrong side of a walk-off grand slam in game one before scoring 13 runs in the second matchup only to see the Wildcats put up 25 in a unfortunate sweep. Sun, 24 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/202403244b78uh https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240313e2m0v4 The Rust College baseball program averaged 10.5 runs per ballgame, unfortunately the pitching staff allowed 19.0 as the Toppers outscored the Bearcats by an aggregate of 38-21 over 15 innings during the doubleheader. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240313e2m0v4 https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240307zmaqr4 The Rust College baseball program scored four touchdowns while missing one extra point while allowing only a trio of field goals by the Ambassadors as the Diamond Cats put up football-like numbers during a 27-9 beatdown of Oakwood on Thursday. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/releases/20240307zmaqr4