MARTIN, Tenn. (Interstat) — Maxwell Schumacher delivered seven strong innings, and Bo Strickland drove in three runs as Tennessee-Martin defeated Mississippi Valley State 9-1 at Skyhawk Park on Saturday evening.

The Skyhawks broke open a tight game with a three-run fifth inning and never looked back. Schumacher allowed one earned run on five hits while striking out seven to earn the win. Strickland led a 12-hit Tennessee-Martin attack, going 3 for 4 with a pair of doubles.

Kendall Brookins had three hits and drove in the lone run for the Delta Devils, who scored in the first inning but were stifled thereafter. Mississippi Valley State managed just six hits total.

With the victory, Tennessee-Martin evens its season record at 6-6. Mississippi Valley State falls to 2-10. The teams conclude their three-game series Sunday afternoon.