DAVIS, Calif. (Interstat) — Jack Pezzolo pitched 5 1/3 innings of three-hit shutout ball as UC Davis defeated Hawaii 4-2 on Saturday evening at Dobbins Baseball Complex, splitting the Big West series.

The Aggies (25-25) took a 1-0 lead in the third inning when Howard grounded out to shortstop, scoring Wright. After Hawaii tied it earlier, UC Davis rallied in the seventh. Murphy singled to left field to drive in Felix, then Braydon Wooldridge followed with a two-run homer to right field for a 4-1 lead.

Hawaii (16-17) answered in the eighth when Ben Zeigler-Namoa doubled to right field, scoring two runs, but Pezzolo earned the win with help from relievers Rowen Barnes and Peter Storjohann. Hekili Robello took the loss despite allowing no hits over 6 2/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs. Hawaii managed seven hits and grounded into two double plays. UC Davis had six hits.