The University of North Georgia baseball squad turned a 7‑0 hole into a 12‑11 victory over Lander on Thursday, forcing a decisive game on Saturday.
Nighthawks Rally to Stun Lander
Lander struck first, plating five runs in the opening inning before the Nighthawks began chipping away.
Jake Streeter sparked the rally with a two‑run single in the ninth, then added an insurance run that pushed the lead to 12.
Hunter Thompson followed with a two‑run homer and drove in several more, while Kyle Robitzsch contributed a bases‑loaded walk and two RBIs.
The comeback culminated in the eighth when Caleb Farr and JD Coleman delivered clutch hits, and reliever Andrew Duval sealed the win with three shutout innings, striking out four.
The Nighthawks will now meet the loser of the Francis Marion versus North Greenville matchup at 2 p.m. on Saturday, a contest that could shape the regional bracket.