GREENWOOD, S.C. – The No. 20 Nova Southeastern baseball team (11-6) opened up the series versus the Lander Bearcats (8-12) with a moved-up start time and a sixth-inning victory – the non-conference tilt cut short by rainy conditions at Stephen B. Dolny Stadium.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final Score: Nova Southeastern – 8, Lander – 1
Records: Nova Southeastern (11-6), Lander (8-12)
Location: Stephen B. Dolny Stadium | Greenwood, S.C.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
Although the Sharks fell behind early on right fielder Carson Jones' second-inning, two-out home run, Nova Southeastern was quick to battle back as starter Devin Meyer (4-0) settled in to contain Lander for his fourth win in as many tries.
 
Trailing 1-0, the Sharks moved the needle in the top of the fourth, capitalizing on an error that allowed Garrett Wolforth to move into scoring position, plating the tie run on Brandon Chinea's RBI single. However, NSU was far from done, Nathan Chevalier granting the Sharks a 3-1 advantage on a two-run single.
 
The NSU lead expanded in the fifth, as Wolforth again moved into scoring position, along with Samuel Duran – the pair crossing home thanks to an Ian Acevedo two-run single. Drawing a Lander move to the bullpen for Robbie Hoyt to replace starter Alex Moore, the Sharks tacked up a third run in the inning via Christian Demby scoring from third on a wild pitch.
 
As the weather system made its final approach, NSU grew its lead to seven runs on Garrett Wolforth's RBI triple in the top of the sixth. The Bearcats notched an out and a walk in the home half before the rain became untenable, bringing out the tarp with an 8-1 NSU lead. The teams attempted to restart after showers passed, but Mother Nature wouldn't submit, sending the game final.
 
STATS OF THE DAY:

• The Sharks and Bearcats last met in a three-game set at the NSU baseball complex last season with NSU winning the series. Before that, during the 2016 NCAA Championships, NSU claimed a 12-1 win en route to the national title.
• With the victory, NSU moves to a 5-1 advantage in the series.
• Earning the win, Meyer (4-0) tossed all 5.1 innings, allowing just two hits and one run, striking out six LU batters.
• Wolforth led all hitters, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a pair of runs scored.
• Eight Sharks collected hits to combine for 10 hits as a squad.
• On the day, NSU batted .313 with runners in scoring position.
• Helping the base position, the Sharks stole six bases, matching a season high - led by Duran with two.

UP NEXT:
Although there is a high likelihood of rain forecasted for the area, the Sharks and Bearcats are scheduled for a Saturday doubleheader at Dolny Stadium. First pitch is slated for 12:00 p.m. For complete coverage of the action, follow the Sharks on Twitter @NSU_Baseball or visit the schedule page on NSUSharks.com.