Buffaloes Use the Long Ball to Sweep Past Cameron

West Texas A&M Buffaloes win sixth straight game with four home runs

Feb. 22, 2026 at 10:05pm

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The West Texas A&M Buffaloes baseball team swept the Cameron Aggies in a Lone Star Conference series, winning 17-5 on Sunday. The Buffaloes hit four home runs, including a three-run shot by Reyes and solo homers from Haynes and Reyes, to power past the Aggies after falling behind 2-0 early.

Why it matters

The Buffaloes' offensive outburst and six-game winning streak demonstrate their strong play in conference competition, building momentum as they prepare to face UT Permian Basin next weekend.

The details

The Buffaloes fell behind 2-0 in the first inning but responded with a five-run bottom half, capped by a three-run double from Haynes. In the second inning, Reyes hit a three-run homer, and Haynes and Reyes each added solo shots to make it 11-2. The Buffs tacked on six more runs in the fifth, highlighted by a three-run homer from Thomas.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
  • The Buffaloes will next face UT Permian Basin on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 1 p.m.

The players

West Texas A&M Buffaloes

The baseball team from West Texas A&M University, competing in the Lone Star Conference.

Cameron Aggies

The baseball team from Cameron University, playing in the Lone Star Conference against the Buffaloes.

Solomon

A player for the Cameron Aggies who had a two-RBI triple in the sixth inning.

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What’s next

The Buffaloes will hit the road next weekend for a four-game Lone Star Conference series in Odessa, Texas against the UT Permian Basin Falcons starting on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 1 p.m.

The takeaway

The West Texas A&M Buffaloes have found their offensive stride, using the long ball to sweep past the Cameron Aggies and extend their winning streak to six games. This performance sets them up well for their upcoming conference matchup against UT Permian Basin as they look to continue their strong play.