HUNTSVILLE, Texas (Interstat) — Hunter Alvord homered and drove in three runs as Sam Houston blasted Prairie View 16-1 on Saturday afternoon at Don Sanders Stadium.

The Bearkats erupted for six runs in the third inning and never looked back, completing a two-game series sweep. Alvord, who entered the game in a slump, went 3 for 4 with a two-run homer in the fifth. Pinch-hitter Easton Dean added a three-run shot in the sixth.

Collin Aloisio earned the win for Sam Houston, allowing one run over five innings. Caleb Cotton and Cade Corcoran each had three hits and two RBIs for the Bearkats, who tallied 15 hits.

Basilio Williams drove in the lone run for Prairie View, which managed just four hits. The Panthers have lost seven of their last eight games.

Sam Houston evened its record at 6-7, while Prairie View fell to 2-7.