STATESBORO, Ga. (Interstat) — Tennessee Tech scored five runs in the first two innings and starter Garrett Holpuch delivered 6 2/3 dominant innings to lead the Golden Eagles to a 5-2 victory over Georgia Southern on Friday at J. I. Clements Stadium.

Holpuch allowed two earned runs on eight hits and struck out three. Jorsixt Jimenez drove in three runs for Tennessee Tech, including a two-run triple in the second inning. Georgia Southern’s Brady Pendley provided a strong relief effort, pitching 6 1/3 innings with six strikeouts after the early damage.

Sean White and Mason Gazaway had RBIs for the Eagles. Tennessee Tech improved to 7-6 overall, while Georgia Southern fell to 2-11. The teams continue their series Saturday.