LAKE CHARLES, La. (Interstat) — Houston Christian erupted for 12 runs on 15 hits to defeat McNeese State 12-4 in a Southland Conference baseball game Saturday evening at Sudduth Coliseum. The Huskies (8-8) broke open a tight game with a five-run third inning, powered by a two-run homer from Castilleja and a solo shot from Curtis. McNeese State (7-8) managed eight hits, including solo home runs from Matt Stancliff, Seth Fontenot and Viggo Lopez, but grounded into two double plays. The Cowboys used eight pitchers, with Jairus Miller striking out four over two innings of relief. The victory gave Houston Christian the series win after the teams split a doubleheader Friday.