Final Score: Lipscomb: 2, Kennesaw State: 1
Location: Nashville, Tenn. (Ken Dugan Field)
Records: Lipscomb: (25-21, 16-6 ASUN), Kennesaw State (22-22, 12-10 ASUN)

HOW IT HAPPENED 

Logan Van Treeck continued his impressive season with another complete game performances, allowing just two hits in a pitcher's duel win over Kennesaw State in game one of a three-game weekend series 2-1.

Lipscomb struck first for the 26th time this season on a double down the third base line by Trace Willhoite to score Caleb Ketchup, who doubled to center field. 

After the Bisons forced three scoreless innings, the Owls sent a solo homer to left field which tied things up in the fourth. Fortunately, Lipscomb was able to regained the lead in the bottom half on a sacrifice bunt with two runners in scoring position by Jake Berg for a 2-1 advantage, a lead they'd hold for the rest of the contest.

Both starters threw well to keep their teams in it. The Owls pitcher threw seven innings and allowed five hits and two runs, but Van Treeck went the distance for the seoncd time this season and guided the Bisons to a 2-1 win in the series-opening game over Kennesaw State. The win moves Van Treeck to 5-4 and the Bisons to 16-6 this season. 

Van Treeck finished the complete game throwing 9.0 innings with just two hits allowed, nine strikeouts, and one earned run. 

The outing marks just the second time the Bisons have won when scoring two or fewer runs. Lipscomb also leaned on their defense which made several outstanding plays to prevent threats from starting. 

Coach Forehand's ball club held the Owls to an 0-7 mark with runners on and 2-8 in advancement opportunities. 

UP NEXT
The second contest of the series will get underway tomorrow, May 6, with first pitch slated for 6:00 p.m. CT. It will also be our annual senior day recognition.