HOUSTON (Interstat) — Riley Jackson homered twice and drove in three runs as Houston rallied from an early nine-run deficit to defeat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 13-9 on Friday at M.O. Campbell Center.

The Golden Lions stunned the Cougars with nine runs in the first two innings, highlighted by Aaron Grant’s grand slam. Zach Wieder added four RBIs for Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Houston chipped away before a seven-run sixth inning, capped by Jackson’s go-ahead, two-run double, completed the comeback. Jackson finished 4 for 5. Relievers Ryne Rodriguez and Jackson Baker combined for five scoreless innings for Houston.

The Cougars improved to 8-5. The Golden Lions fell to 5-10. The teams continue their series Saturday.