February 6, 2008

The Night Hawks (2-2) scored three runs in their half of the eighth to break a 5-5 tie and lead them to a 8-5 victory and a sweep of the two game series against the visiting Loyola University Wolfpack (0-7) on Wednesday afternoon at Varnedoe Stadium.

Senior third baseman Stephen Cheney (1-5) and junior right fielder Randy Adams (1-3, 2 R, BB) each drove in two runs to help lead TU. Junior relief pitcher Louis Pepper picked up the victory in relief of junior starting pitcher Chris Poulos ( 4 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 5 ER, BB, 2 SO) pitching four shutout innings, allowing only two hits.

TU will next host Montreat College at Varnedoe Stadium in a three game series beginning with a double header on Saturday February 9. First pitch is set for 12PM.