GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Interstat) — UAB scored two unearned runs in the 10th inning to stun sixth-ranked Florida 9-7 on Friday at Alfred A. McKethan Stadium, overcoming a blown seven-run lead in the season opener for both teams.

The Blazers, projected as heavy underdogs, erupted for nine runs on just six hits in the first three innings, capitalizing on two Florida errors. The Gators chipped away, tying the game with a four-run seventh inning highlighted by a two-run single from Jones.

UAB’s Kobe Hall Jr. drove in three runs, including the go-ahead run in the 10th. Florida outhit UAB 10-6 but left 11 runners on base. UAB opens 1-0, while the Gators start 0-1. The teams play a doubleheader Saturday.