LEXINGTON, Ky. (Interstat) — The Kentucky Wildcats stormed back from an early five-run deficit to defeat The Citadel Bulldogs 10-5 on Friday evening at Kentucky Proud Park.

The Bulldogs built a 5-0 lead by the third inning, highlighted by a solo homer from Poppell. Kentucky began chipping away in the middle innings before erupting for seven runs in the seventh. Scott Campbell tied the game with an RBI triple, and Tyler Bell capped the inning with a two-run homer.

Kentucky improved to 12-2, while The Citadel fell to 5-6. The teams continue their series Saturday.