LYNCHBURG, Va. (Interstat) — UNC Greensboro built a large early lead and survived a late rally to edge Liberty 7-6 in a nonconference baseball game Tuesday afternoon at Liberty Baseball Stadium.

The Spartans scored seven unanswered runs, highlighted by Tanner Berry’s three hits and two RBIs. Liberty’s Jordan Jaffe hit a solo homer and drove in two runs, sparking a comeback that saw the Flames score five unanswered runs, including two unearned in the seventh.

UNC Greensboro pitcher Cannon Lee earned the win with five strong innings, allowing two earned runs and striking out five. Reliever Jake Colucci provided three scoreless innings. Liberty’s Jackson Evans struck out six in 2 2/3 innings of relief.

The Spartans improved to 12-14. The Flames fell to 15-9.