BEAUMONT, Texas (Interstat) — Chris Olivier dominated with 12 strikeouts over 7 2/3 shutout innings as Lamar blanked McNeese State 5-0 in Southland Conference baseball Saturday at Vincent-Beck Stadium.

Olivier allowed just two hits, overpowering Cowboys batters. The Cardinals scored single runs in the first and fifth innings before breaking open the game with two runs in the sixth. Lane Sparks drove in two runs for Lamar, including a sacrifice fly in the eighth.

McNeese State managed only four hits total, with starter Eric Nachtsheim taking the loss. Lamar improved to 11-8 overall and evened the series after a loss Friday. McNeese State fell to 8-9. The teams conclude the series Sunday.