EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – University of Evansville junior catcher Brendan Hord blasted two home runs, and fifth-year outfielder Eric Roberts and senior third baseman Brent Widder homered as well, as the Purple Aces' baseball team extended its winning streak to six games with an 11-7 win at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville on Wednesday night.
"We were able to put together a couple of big innings tonight, led by Brendan Hord, who had a great game" said UE head coach Wes Carroll. "This is a great mid-week win on the road against a very good SIUE ballclub. Now, it's on to Valley play this weekend.