LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — Brent Cota homered and drove in six runs as San Jose State avoided a series sweep with an 18-8 victory over UNLV in a Mountain West baseball game Sunday at Earl Wilson Stadium.

The Spartans, who dropped the first two games of the series, erupted for 19 hits. Cota finished 4 for 5, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning. Dylan Jackson added a home run and five RBIs.

San Jose State starter Dylan Smith earned the win despite allowing four earned runs over five innings. Jonny Rodriguez hit two solo home runs for the Runnin’ Rebels, who finished with 12 hits.

The Spartans improved to 12-14 overall. UNLV fell to 17-11.