MINNEAPOLIS (Interstat) — Nin Burns drove in five runs, including a three-run homer, as UNLV routed Southern Illinois 16-8 on Saturday afternoon at Siebert Field.

The Runnin’ Rebels scored early and often, plating runs in each of the first two innings. Burns finished 4 for 6 to lead a 15-hit attack. Gavin Taylor also homered for UNLV.

Parker Dillhoff earned the win, allowing three earned runs over 6 1/3 innings. The Salukis’ late offense, highlighted by a two-run homer from Kristian Sprawling and a two-run triple from Julio Guerrero, was not enough.

UNLV improved to 11-5. Southern Illinois fell to 5-8.