MACON, Ga. (Interstat) — The Mercer Bears overcame an early five-run deficit to defeat the Alcorn State Braves 10-5 in college baseball Saturday at Claude Smith Field.

Alcorn State built its lead against Mercer starter Kayden Sutton, but the Braves’ pitching faltered. Mercer scored three unearned runs in the first inning and tied the game on Braydon Kersey’s solo homer in the fifth. The Bears took the lead for good later in the frame.

Miguel Hugas earned the win for Mercer with five scoreless innings of relief, allowing five hits and striking out four. Chris Katz led Mercer’s 13-hit attack, going 4 for 5 with an RBI. Michael Graziano added a two-run single.

Keaten Hawk drove in a run for Alcorn State, which finished with eight hits. The Braves fell to 1-12. Mercer improved to 13-2. The teams conclude their three-game series Sunday.