VILLANOVA, Pa. (Interstat) — Villanova rallied from an early six-run deficit to defeat La Salle 14-10 on Tuesday evening at Villanova Ballpark.

The Wildcats overcame a first-inning grand slam by La Salle’s Justin Szestowicki and two home runs from Alec Welshans, who drove in four runs. Villanova chipped away, tying the game in the seventh before a four-run eighth inning sealed the win. Michael Whooley led Villanova, homering and driving in three runs.

La Salle’s eight hits included Welshans’ two homers. Villanova recorded 13 hits. With the win, Villanova improved to 5-8. La Salle fell to 8-7.