CHARLESTON, Ill. (Interstat) — Kyree Alexander homered twice and drove in four runs Friday to lead Eastern Illinois to an 11-4 win over Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium at Monier Field. The Panthers overcame an early four-run deficit.

Bellarmine’s AJ Swader and Luke Scales hit solo home runs in the first and third innings, respectively, for a 4-0 lead. Eastern Illinois responded with six runs in the third, highlighted by Ethan Rossi’s grand slam. Alexander hit a three-run homer in the fourth and a solo shot in the sixth. Chris Worcester also homered for the Panthers.

Winning pitcher Tyler Conklin allowed four runs over 6 2/3 innings. Bellarmine fell to 2-10, while Eastern Illinois improved to 5-6. The teams continue their series Saturday.