CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Interstat) — Maloy Heaghney drove in six runs, including a three-run homer in a massive first inning, and South Carolina Upstate survived a furious Charlotte rally to win 11-10 on Wednesday at Robert and Mariam Hayes Stadium.

The Spartans sent 11 batters to the plate in the top of the first, with Heaghney’s blast off Charlotte starter Trey Jimmerson setting the tone. The 49ers answered with six runs in the second, highlighted by a two-run homer from Todd Hudson and a two-run shot from Dylan Koontz, to chase Spartans starter David Burch.

Heaghney added a two-run double in the third, finishing 2 for 6. Henry Zenor had three hits and two RBIs for Upstate. Five Spartans relievers combined for 5 1/3 scoreless innings to seal the win. Charlotte stranded the tying run on base in the ninth.

South Carolina Upstate improved to 11-11. Charlotte fell to 14-7.