MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Florida Memorial cruised to a 13-3 victory over Rust in the NAIA Division Championship Game at the 2023 Black College World Series at Riverwalk Stadium.
The Lions exploded for six runs in the fourth inning en route to their third consecutive victory at the tournament.
FMU center fielder
Jalen Young went a perfect 5-for-5 from the plate, including three runs scored, three RBI, and a walk-off home run in the eighth inning.
FMU pitcher
Max Charnin (6-3) got the nod on the mound and allowed just five hits, two earned runs and struck out five batters in seven innings of work.
The Lions will now face Albany State in the 2023 Black College World Series Championship Game on Friday at 6 p.m. (EST) as the winner will be crowned 2023 HBCU Baseball Champion.