Baseball | June 01, 2026

AIKEN, S.C. – USCA baseball standout Blake Martin has been named the South Carolina Education Lottery Student-Athlete of the Month for May.

A native of Irmo, S.C., Martin had a sensational PBC Tournament for the Pacers.

In the opener against Columbus State, he went two-for-four with four RBI. Martin posted a three-run home run and a double while driving in four. 

In the win over Georgia College, he had a pair of hits, both of which were doubles, and drove in two. 

Martin closed out the tournament with a pair of hits and one RBI against the Cougars.

For the week, Martin went six-for-10 with seven RBI and a run scored. He drew three walks, posted three doubles and crushed a three-run round tripper. 

The South Carolina Education Lottery USCA Athletic Department Student-Athlete of the Month award honors one student-athlete each month from an in-season sport for their hard work and effort. Each month during the 2025-26 athletic year one winner will be chosen from an in-season sport.

May 2026 – Blake Martin, Baseball
April 2026 – Joseph Rauscher, Baseball
March 2026 – Abbie Kegley, Softball
February 2026 – Autumn Fisher, Softball 
January 2026 - Monique Emelifeonwu, Women's Basketball
December 2025 – Caleb Byrd, Men's Basketball
November 2025 – Caleb Byrd, Men's Basketball
October 2025 – Daniel Kiprono, Men's Cross Country
September 2025 - Daniel Kiprono, Men's Cross Country