NACOGDOCHES, Texas (Interstat) — Nico RijoBerger drove in four runs on four hits as Nicholls State defeated Stephen F. Austin 9-4 at Jaycees Field on Friday.

The Colonels (18-19) amassed 15 hits, with Keegan Giger adding four hits and two RBIs. The Lumberjacks (21-17) scored three of their four runs in the first inning but were held to seven hits total.

Nicholls State starter Dawson Richard allowed four earned runs over five innings for the win. Peyton Lacy, Eli Waters and two other relievers combined for four hitless innings to secure the victory.

RijoBerger delivered two key two-run singles, in the seventh and ninth innings, to power the Colonels’ offense. Josh Ibe had two RBIs for Stephen F. Austin.

The teams continue their series Saturday.