LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Interstat) — The Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans capitalized on a big first inning to defeat the Eastern Michigan Eagles 6-1 on Friday evening at Mims Gym.

Eastern Michigan took a brief 1-0 lead in the top of the first on an RBI double by Zirwas. The Trojans responded immediately in the bottom half, with Ryan Geck clearing the bases with a three-run triple. Ty Rhoades followed with an RBI single to make it 4-1.

Arkansas-Little Rock added insurance with a solo homer from Cano in the seventh and an RBI single from Cano in the eighth. Trojans starter Gage Haley and reliever Brannon Westmoreland limited Eastern Michigan to just two hits total.

The victory opened the season for Arkansas-Little Rock, while Eastern Michigan begins 0-1. The teams continue their series Saturday.