NACOGDOCHES, Texas (Interstat) — Nicholls State erupted for 24 runs on 25 hits in a dominant 24-3 victory over Stephen F. Austin in college baseball Saturday at Jaycees Field.

The Colonels, who evened their record at 19-19, scored in six of the first seven innings. Carter Jenkins led the onslaught, going 4 for 5 with three doubles and nine RBIs. Greyson Shafer added a grand slam and five RBIs, while Casey Artigues had four hits and four RBIs.

Cermodrick Bland homered for the Lumberjacks (21-18), who managed just seven hits. Nicholls State starter Haden Luke earned the win despite allowing three earned runs over six innings.

The outcome defied a national projection favoring Stephen F. Austin by a 7-5 margin. The teams conclude their series Sunday.