GREENVILLE, S.C. (Interstat) — Michael Gibson had a 5-for-5 night with a home run and four RBIs to lead The Citadel to a 21-11 win over Virginia Military Institute on Wednesday evening at Fluor Field at the West End.

Phillips Daniels added three hits and five RBIs, and Zach Hunt homered and drove in three runs for the Bulldogs, who racked up 24 hits in the Southern Conference contest. Sam Dansky also homered and knocked in a run.

Gabe Jenkins hit an inside-the-park home run and drove in three runs for the Keydets, who had 12 hits. Seth Buchanan added two RBIs.

The Citadel jumped ahead 4-0 in the first inning and scored six runs in the sixth to break open a 7-7 tie. The Bulldogs erupted for nine runs in the eighth inning.

Buddy Baker took the loss for VMI, allowing one earned run in 1 1/3 innings. Gibson also pitched a third of an inning of scoreless relief.

The Citadel improved to 31-24 overall, while VMI fell to 28-27. The Bulldogs have won four straight meetings between the teams.