Game Details:
Friday, February 23, 2024 
Longview, Texas |  Conrad-Vernon Field

Game Result: University of the Ozarks 7, LeTourneau University 6 

Records:
University of the Ozarks (4-3, 1-0 ASC)
LeTourneau University (0-6, 0-1 ASC)

Game Overview
Longview, Texas-The Eagles opened American Southwest Conference play Friday night on the road and picked up a 7-6 win in game one against LeTourneau University. Brice Cagle delivered the game-winning hit in the top of the ninth and Jeter Fulbright pitched 1.1 scoreless innings in relief to pick up the win. The Eagles started the top of the ninth with a walk from Nicholas Bennett. A sacrifice bunt advanced Bennett to second base. Cagle then delivered an RBI double through the left side of the infield. Fulbright did quick work in the bottom of ninth getting the first batter to fly out. He then got another flyout for the second out. On a 3-2 count, Fulbright fanned Tyler Hedin to end the game. The Eagles held a 3-2 lead after two, but LeTourneau plated four runs in the fourth to gain a 6-3 advantage. The Eagles fought back in the sixth to even the score, 6-6, scoring three runs thanks to an error, an RBI single and a wild pitch. The Eagles had 11 hits in the game while LeTourneau had seven hits. Cagle went 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs. 

Pitching Decisions:
WP: Jeter Fulbright
LP: Zach Schneider

Up Next:
The Eagles will continue its series against LeTourneau University tomorrow with a double-header beginning at 12:00 p.m.