GREENSBORO, N.C. (Interstat) — North Carolina A&T erupted for nine runs in the first inning and cruised to a 16-6 victory over Gardner-Webb in a seven-inning baseball game Tuesday.

The Aggies sent 13 batters to the plate in the opening frame, highlighted by a two-run double from JT Taylor. Ryan Allen sealed the win with a three-run triple in the seventh.

Drew Ripepi provided the primary offense for the Runnin’ Bulldogs with a three-run homer in the third. North Carolina A&T improved to 8-19, while Gardner-Webb fell to 13-16.