RALEIGH, N.C. (Interstat) — Tristan Helmick pitched eight dominant innings and Lafayette erupted for 11 runs in the first four frames to stun North Carolina State 11-6 on Friday afternoon at Doak Field.

The Leopards, entering with one win, battered Wolfpack pitching for five home runs. Ryan Ulisse and Liam Ebbs each hit two, with Ulisse driving in four runs. Boden Fernsler launched a grand slam in an 11-run first inning.

Helmick allowed only two earned runs on 10 hits for Lafayette. NC State’s Ty Head hit a three-run homer in the ninth off reliever Owen Basso, who secured the final two outs. Sam Harris took the loss for the Wolfpack.