Jefferson City, TN- The game started off with Carson-Newman taking an early 3-0 lead in the first inning, but Coker chipped away at the deficit, scoring runs in the fourth, fifth, and sixth innings to tie the game at 3-3. In the eighth inning, Coker exploded for four runs, with Hanna delivering a clutch three-run home run to give his team a commanding lead.

On the mound, Aaron Diaz pitched a solid game for Coker, going eight innings and allowing five runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts. Tyler Satterley came in for the save in the ninth inning, closing out the game and securing the win for Coker.

Overall, it was a well-rounded team effort for Coker, with key contributions from Jaylen Mack, who had a home run and two RBIs, and Hunter Poole, who scored two runs. With this win, Coker improves to 23-22 on the season and 16-12 in conference play.

The two teams will face off again in game two of the series, with Coker looking to carry their momentum into the next matchup.