FMU Pitcher Robbie Jordan Dominates in Series Opener vs. Braves

Patriots earn fourth straight win, improve to 29-7 overall and 18-4 in conference play

Apr. 5, 2026 at 4:05pm

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Behind a dominant eight-inning performance from redshirt senior Robbie Jordan, No. 11 Francis Marion University claimed Game 1 of the series with an 8-3 victory over UNC Pembroke on Friday night in Conference Carolinas baseball action at Sparrow Stadium.

Why it matters

This win continues a strong season for the Francis Marion University baseball team, who are now 29-7 overall and 18-4 in conference play. The Patriots are looking to build on their success and make a deep postseason run.

The details

Robbie Jordan, a redshirt senior, pitched eight strong innings, leading the Patriots to an 8-3 victory over UNC Pembroke. The win extends Francis Marion's winning streak to four games.

  • The series against the Braves continues on Saturday with a doubleheader slated for 2 p.m.

The players

Robbie Jordan

A redshirt senior pitcher for Francis Marion University who had a dominant eight-inning performance in the team's 8-3 win over UNC Pembroke.

Francis Marion University

The No. 11 ranked college baseball team that claimed Game 1 of the series against UNC Pembroke, improving to 29-7 overall and 18-4 in conference play.

UNC Pembroke

The opposing team, the Braves, who lost to Francis Marion University 8-3 in the series opener.

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What’s next

The series against the Braves continues on Saturday with a doubleheader slated for 2 p.m.

The takeaway

Francis Marion University's baseball team is off to a strong start this season, and this win over UNC Pembroke keeps them in contention for a deep postseason run. The team's dominant pitching and offense have been key factors in their success so far.