ORANGEBURG, S.C. — Voorhees University used a pair of six-run frames and a relentless lineup to overpower Paine College 18–11 on Tuesday afternoon to give coach Bruce "BJ" Martin Jr. his first win as a Head Coach! Riding a 21-hit attack to a nonconference victory at the Historic Mormon Field in Orangeburg, SC.

After spotting Paine a 1–0 lead on a first-inning wild pitch, the Tigers immediately seized control with six runs in the bottom of the inning and never trailed again. Paine briefly erased that early deficit to tie the game 6–6 in the top of the third, but Voorhees answered with another six-run outburst in the fourth to reestablish a cushion it would not relinquish.

Outfielder Yojairon Juan led the Tigers' offense with a standout day at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two triples, six RBIs, three runs scored and a walk. Juan was at the center of both of Voorhees' six-run innings, driving in two with a first-inning single as part of the initial surge, then piling up multiple RBIs again in the decisive fourth as the Tigers moved in front 12–6. He later added an RBI triple in the seventh to cap one of the most productive offensive performances of the game.

Voorhees' first-inning rally started when Rashad Hutchings was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to force in a run. Juan followed with a two-RBI single, George Taylor laced a two-run double, and Daren Drayton added an RBI single to make it 6–1. Paine chipped away with two runs in the second and three more in the third, using extra-base hits from P. Rivera and S. Ortiz to pull even, but the Tigers' response in the bottom of the fourth swung momentum back for good.

In the fourth, Voorhees sent another wave of hitters to the plate, again keyed by Juan's extra-base power as the Tigers strung together hits up and down the order to rebuild a six-run advantage. Voorhees added on with two runs in the fifth, highlighted by a home run from T. Wyatt that pushed the lead to 14–6, then tacked on three more in the seventh and an insurance run in the eighth. The Tigers finished with six doubles, two triples and one home run, while also stealing eight bases to keep constant pressure on Paine's pitching staff and defense.

Darius Keyton joined Juan in leading the attack, going 5-for-6 with three doubles, two RBIs and three runs scored from the Tigers' lineup. Bryce Austin added four hits in five at-bats, scoring three times, driving in a run and swiping two bases. Overall, Voorhees scored 18 runs on 21 hits, drew four walks, was hit by two pitches and left nine runners on base. The Tigers' depth showed as multiple hitters contributed to the big innings that ultimately decided the contest.

Paine managed 11 runs on 12 hits and took advantage of eight walks and three hit batters, but could not match Voorhees' production. Ortiz paced Paine by going 3-for-5 with three RBIs, a double and a run scored, while catcher J. Campusano also collected three hits, an RBI and a run. Paine mounted late pushes with two runs in the sixth and two more in the eighth — including an RBI on a Rivera reach-on-error and another RBI single from Ortiz — but the Tigers' early outbursts and continued insurance runs kept the game out of reach.

Voorhees used multiple pitchers to navigate the nine innings, allowing 10 earned runs but benefiting from the sizable run support. Paine deployed four arms that combined to allow 18 runs, 17 of them earned, over eight innings. With the victory, the Tigers showcased the kind of balanced, power-and-speed offense that can carry them through high-scoring contests as the season progresses.

About Voorhees University:  Founded in 1897 by Elizabeth Evelyn Wright, Voorhees University is a private, coeducational institution affiliated with the Episcopal Church and the United Negro College Fund. Driven by a mission to cultivate well-rounded graduates who integrate intellect and faith, the university emphasizes lifelong learning, healthy living, societal betterment, and a strong belief in God. Voorhees University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. More details are available at the Voorhees website (www.voorhees.edu). Questions about the accreditation of Voorhees University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org)