CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Interstat) — Aubrey Kearns drove in three runs on three hits, including two doubles, as Morehead State defeated Western Carolina 8-5 on Thursday at Hennon Stadium.

The Eagles seized control with a four-run first inning, highlighted by Jaden Correa’s three-run homer. Kearns added RBI singles in the seventh and ninth. Jackson Lyda hit a solo homer for the Catamounts, who scored two in the ninth on a single by J. Jones.

Morehead State pitchers Cole Wells, Landon Waugh and Devin Costa combined for eight hitless innings of relief. James Fordham took the loss for Western Carolina, allowing six earned runs over 6 2/3 innings.

Morehead State improved to 10-7. Western Carolina fell to 11-7. The teams continue their series Friday.