March 20, 2025

BU to host second annual Striking Out Cancer on Payton’s Day

Striking Out Cancer on Payton's Day Flyer

BELLEVUE, Neb. -- The Higgins Family and Bellevue University Bruins Baseball are proud to announce the Annual STRIKING OUT CANCER on PAYTON's DAY. All proceeds will benefit the Payton Higgins Memorial Scholarship. The legacy of Payton's tenacity on and off the field and his zest for fun with family and friends will live on forever through the recipients of the Payton Higgins Memorial Scholarship.

The Bellevue baseball team will host their second annual Striking Out Cancer on Payton's Day this Saturday, Mar. 22 when they host Peru State College in a 1 p.m. double-header at John Stella Field at Brown Park.

Higgins was a three-year member of the Bellevue program and a starter on the 2021 team that came within a game of reaching the Avista NAIA World Series. After being diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2021, Higgins bravely battled the disease following a rigorous treatment regime.

He was able to partake in Senior Day ceremonies the following spring and played in all four games of BU's series against Presentation. His brave battle was recognized across the conference and country as he earned Player of the Week awards from both the NSAA conference office and NAIA National office.

Looking for a way to honor the legacy of Bruin alum Payton Higgins, who passed in June of 2023, the BU baseball team began a scholarship drive with all of the proceeds benefitting the Payton Higgins Memorial Scholarship.

To read more about Payton, please visit the Striking Out Cancer on Payton's Day Flyer.

Coach Duane Monlux today announced a change to this weekend's series with the Bobcats. In anticipation of inclement weather, the Bruins (10-10) will travel to Peru State (9-15) on Friday for a double-header beginning at 1 p.m. before hosting the Bobcats on Saturday afternoon for a double-header beginning at 1 p.m. Both days will feature a scheduled seven-inning game one and a nine-inning game two.

If you would like to contribute electronically to the Payton Higgins Memorial Scholarship, please follow the link. In the Select a Designation for Your Gift* drop down, select Athletic Program - Baseball. In the Additional Comments box, please note Payton Higgins Memorial Scholarship.

If you wish to donate via check, you can remit payment to the Bruins Baseball Office at:

Bruins Baseball
Attn: Payton Higgins Memorial Scholarship
1000 Galvin Road South
Bellevue, NE 68005