LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — UNLV erased a nine-run deficit with an eight-run seventh inning to stun Bradley 12-11 on Friday at Earl Wilson Stadium.

The Braves, who had 11 hits, built a 9-0 lead by the fifth inning behind Hayden Miller’s two-run homer and AJ Garcia’s solo shot. Bradley starter William Soignier was dominant with eight strikeouts over 3 1/3 hitless innings.

The Runnin’ Rebels, held to one hit through six innings, sent 14 batters to the plate in the seventh. Drew Barragan and Nin Burns II each drove in two runs during the frame, which featured six hits, three walks and a wild pitch. UNLV reliever Yates Bland earned the win with five strikeouts over four innings of one-run ball.

Bradley fell to 1-4. UNLV improved to 3-2. The teams continue their series Saturday.