Ohio Dominican Baseball Swept by Columbus State, Next vs. Indiana (Pa.)

Panthers struggle on the road, look to rebound at home in upcoming games

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Ohio Dominican Panthers baseball team was swept in a three-game series by the Columbus State Cougars, losing by scores of 19-0, 8-1, and 6-3. The Panthers managed just a few hits in each game and struggled to contain the Cougars' offense. Ohio Dominican will now return home for a nine-game homestand, looking to turn things around.

Why it matters

This series loss drops the Panthers to 0-6 on the season, putting them in an early hole. However, the upcoming homestand provides an opportunity for the team to build momentum and find their footing before conference play begins.

The details

In the first game, Columbus State scored in four different innings, including a five-run third and fifth inning, to cruise to a 19-0 victory. The Panthers managed just two hits in the game. In the second game, Columbus State jumped out to an early lead with a grand slam in the first inning and held on for an 8-1 win. Ohio Dominican's Tristan Schuerman and Grant Horne each had two hits in the loss. The third game was closer, with Ohio Dominican tying the score at 2-2 in the fifth inning, but Columbus State pulled away late to win 6-3.

  • The three-game series took place on February 28th and March 1st.
  • Ohio Dominican is scheduled to play its next nine games at home.

The players

Ohio Dominican Panthers

The Ohio Dominican University baseball team, currently 0-6 on the season.

Columbus State Cougars

The Columbus State University baseball team, currently 8-7 on the season.

Landon Ringhiser

The Ohio Dominican pitcher who took the loss in the first game, allowing eight runs on ten hits in three innings.

Mason Kurtz

The Ohio Dominican player who drove in the team's only run in the second game.

Steven Chapman

The Ohio Dominican pitcher who took the loss in the third game, allowing four runs in five innings.

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What they’re saying

“A challenging start to the season for the Panthers, facing a strong opponent on the road. The team will now return home for an extended stretch, which could provide an opportunity to build momentum and find their footing.”

— Samantha Carter, Editor-in-Chief (Newsy-Today.com)

What’s next

As the Panthers prepare for a nine-game homestand, adjustments to their pitching and hitting approaches will be crucial for turning their season around.

The takeaway

This series loss highlights the need for the Ohio Dominican baseball team to make adjustments and capitalize on the upcoming homestand to build momentum and get their season back on track.