RICHMOND, Va. (Interstat) — Nick Flores went 3 for 5 with four RBIs, leading Virginia Commonwealth to a 9-7 victory over Davidson on Friday afternoon in Atlantic 10 play.

The Rams (31-22) fell behind 7-2 after the top of the first but chipped away. Flores drove in two runs in the first and added a two-run double in the eighth to put VCU ahead for good. Michael Petite had two hits and two RBIs, and Alec Warden drove in a run.

Zach Peters earned the win in relief, throwing 3 1/3 innings with one hit, one earned run and seven strikeouts. Elias Holbert started and allowed four earned runs in 4 2/3 innings. Cooper Weygandt struck out three in a scoreless inning.

For Davidson (25-25), Simon Yochum tossed 2 2/3 scoreless hitless innings. Brycen Champey and Will Marenghi also pitched in relief. The Wildcats managed nine hits and scored once in the ninth on an RBI by Diaz.

VCU grounded into two double plays. The teams meet again Saturday.