He joined the RedHawks' starting rotation going into his freshman season and had a 7–1 win–loss record with 3.93 earned run average (ERA) and 75 strikeouts in 75+2⁄3 innings pitched.
[3] Bachman had an 3.42 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 23+2⁄3 innings pitched before the season was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic.
[5][6][7] Bachman went 4–4 in his junior season with a 1.81 ERA and 93 strikeouts in 59+2⁄3 innings pitched and was named first team All-Mid-American Conference.
[15] After missing two months with a biceps issue, Bachman ended the year making 12 starts and registering a 3.92 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 43.2 innings pitched.
[16] Bachman returned to Rocket City in 2023, making 6 starts and struggling to a 3–2 record and 5.81 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 26.1 innings pitched.