By Thomas Corhern, TTU Sports Information

MARTIN, Tenn. – UT Martin struck for six runs in the fourth inning and it was all the Skyhawks needed to take the first win of the three-game series on Saturday, topping the Tennessee Tech squad 8-4 and snapping the Golden Eagles' eight-game winning streak.

Haeli Bryson was the only Tech player to get multiple hits in the contest, driving in two of the team's four runs on a two-run home run in the fifth inning.

UTM pitcher Alexis Groet claimed the victory, holding Tech to six hits in the contest. Groet improved to 7-3 on the season, walking and striking out four each.

Savannah Talley also went yard for the Golden Eagles in the contest, driving in Tech's first run with a home run to left field in the third inning. Sydney Love-Baker also had an RBI single in the frame to drive in Shelby Penning to make it a 2-0 Golden Eagle lead.

Katie Dreiling tied the game with a home run to straight-away center, bringing Paige Clark home to score on the play.

The fourth inning was a tough one for Tech starter Alyssa Arden (L, 9-5). Anna Hazelwood drove in a run with a bunt single, then Emily Gilstrap hit a grounder to third base with enough room for Shyanne Sheffield to score. Clark hit an RBI single down the left field line, then Kaitlyn Kelly hit a three-run home run to left field, ending Arden's day.

Arden went 3 2/3 innings, allowing eight runs on seven hits as she walked three and struck out three. Tyler Erwin pitched the final 2 1/3 innings, allowing one hit with one walk and one strikeout.

The series concludes on Sunday with a twinbill starting at 12 p.m.

Photo | Jim Dillon