CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Interstat) — Haden Luke struck out nine over five no-hit innings and Nicholls State pounded out 18 hits in a 14-5 victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader.

Luke allowed one unearned run, setting the tone for a combined four-hit, 14-strikeout day from four Colonels pitchers. Greyson Shafer homered and drove in four runs, while Keegan Giger added a two-run homer and three RBIs. Matt Melancon and Logan Terry each had three hits and two RBIs.

The Colonels scored in each of the first four innings to build a commanding lead. The Islanders plated four runs in the sixth but never threatened the outcome.

Nicholls State improved to 9-8. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi fell to 8-8.