No. 10 North Georgia Falls to Flames 8-6 in Midweek Matchup

Late comeback effort not enough as Nighthawks drop contest to Lee University

Apr. 2, 2026 at 12:33pm

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Despite a late comeback effort, the No. 10 University of North Georgia (UNG) baseball team dropped its midweek contest to Lee University 8-6 on Tuesday night at Bob Stein Stadium in Dahlonega, Georgia.

Why it matters

The loss drops North Georgia's record to 28-9 overall and 19-2 in Peach Belt Conference play, while Lee improves to 21-13 on the season and 12-9 in Gulf South Conference action. This was an important midweek matchup for both teams as they prepare for key conference series down the stretch.

The details

North Georgia jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning, but Lee responded with a run in the second and tied the game in the fifth. The Flames then broke through for five runs in the sixth inning to take control of the game. The Nighthawks tried to rally late with a two-run homer in the seventh and an RBI double in the eighth, but Lee held on for the 8-6 victory.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 2, 2026.
  • North Georgia will host Georgia Southwestern in a Peach Belt Conference series starting on Thursday, April 4, 2026.

The players

Evan Carter

North Georgia pitcher who had a four-pitch inning to retire the side in the top of the first.

Kyle Robitzsch

North Georgia player who hit a sacrifice fly in the first inning to give the Nighthawks an early 2-0 lead.

Caleb Farr

North Georgia player who hit a sacrifice fly in the first inning to give the Nighthawks an early 2-0 lead.

Brady Skipper

North Georgia player who hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning to pull the Nighthawks within two runs.

Ben Hamacher

North Georgia player who hit an RBI double in the eighth inning to make it an 8-6 game.

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What they’re saying

“Despite a late comeback effort, the No. 10 University of North Georgia (UNG) baseball team dropped its midweek contest to Lee 8-6 on Tuesday night at Bob Stein Stadium.”

— Dean Dyer, Author

What’s next

North Georgia will host Georgia Southwestern in a Peach Belt Conference series starting on Thursday, April 4, 2026.

The takeaway

This loss drops North Georgia's record to 28-9 overall and 19-2 in conference play, but the Nighthawks will look to bounce back quickly as they prepare for a key Peach Belt series against Georgia Southwestern. The midweek defeat to Lee University serves as a reminder that even top-ranked teams can be vulnerable on any given day.