LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The 23^rd-ranked University of West Alabama baseball team run-ruled No. 28 St. Joseph’s (Ind.) 13-3 on Sunday afternoon to improve to 8-6 on the season. The win secured a 2-2 record on the weekend.

The Tigers bombarded SJC in its first at-bat, pasting six runs on the board. Rob Dahlberg pushed the first run across the board, doubling down the left field line to score Jeremy Finney, who led-off with a double to left. Wheeler rounded the bases after a single up the middle and a three base error by the Puma centerfielder that also scored Dahlberg. Two batters later, Kevin Deese singled to right field to score Brian Simone, who reached on a single. With bases loaded and two down, Finney gathered his second hit of the day, doubling down the left field line to plate Sam McCormack and Deese.

UWA added another run in the third inning, two more in the fourth and another in the fifth to take a 10-0 lead. SJC (5-2) tried to pull back into the contest, plating three runs in the sixth inning, but the Tigers answered with three runs of their own in the home half of the inning. With one down and runners in scoring position, Wheeler singled to left field to score Dahlberg and Dallas Rogers. After stealing second, Wheeler would become the final run for the Red and White of the game, scoring on a Clint Brown single to left field.

Josh Varner (2-1) picked up the win on the mound with five innings of work. The sophomore, allowed just two hits with five walks and three strikeouts. John Ashley threw 1/3 of an inning, allowing three runs on three hits. JB Black closed out the game with 1 2/3 inning works with two punch-outs on the bump.

West Alabama returns to action on Wednesday, Feb. 25, as UWA travels to Stillman College. First pitch is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.