Alabama State Wins Opening Day of Andre Dawson Classic Against Grambling State

The Andre Dawson Classic, an annual collegiate baseball tournament showcasing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), is currently underway in Vero Beach, Florida. Alabama State University (ASU) secured a 10-2 victory over the University of Missouri, highlighted by a strong pitching performance and a rally that produced nine runs in the middle innings. In an earlier matchup, Grambling State led 5-1 but ultimately fell to ASU 6-5 in a closely contested game on the tournament's opening day. The tournament features seven HBCU programs and aims to promote the tradition of Black college baseball, with all games streaming on MLB.com. Upcoming games include Grambling facing Alabama A&M and ASU taking on Missouri, continuing the competition throughout the weekend.