LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Interstat) — Evan Griffis drove in five runs, including a three-run homer, as Arkansas State defeated Arkansas-Little Rock 12-5 on Tuesday night.

The Red Wolves (13-5) broke open a tight game with a five-run ninth inning. Griffis, who finished 2 for 4, also added a two-run double in the final frame. Ashton Quiller homered to lead off the game for Arkansas State.

The Trojans (8-8) scored three runs in the second inning, highlighted by Nico Baumbach’s two-run double, but could not close the gap. Arkansas State pitchers Ryan Ashford, Cooper Garrison and Brett Foss combined for 7 2/3 scoreless innings of relief. Both teams finished with nine hits.