ARAKADELPHIA, Ark. – The Ouachita Tigers' baseball team fell in extra innings to Nebraska-Kearney by a final score of 11-7. The loss dropped their record to 0-6.
 
The game started well for the Tigers, who scored four runs in the first inning. Ty Owens, Kyle Alexander, and J.D. Speed all singled in the inning and were able to drive in the runs. Nebraska-Kearney responded, scoring four runs in the second inning to tie the game. The two teams traded runs for the remainder of the game and the game found itself tied at seven at the end of nine innings. In the top of the tenth inning, Nebraska-Kearney scored four runs, and the Tigers were unable to respond and pull out a win. The game ended with a final score of 11-7.
 
John Franklin Matros was the starting pitcher for the Tigers. Matros pitched for five innings and had six strikeouts before he was relieved by Hunter McDade, who also struck out six through five innings of work. Ty Owens was one of the standout offensive players for the Tigers. Owens batted 4-6 with one double and one RBI. J.D. Speed had two RBI's for the Tigers, while Dillon Groves, Kyle Alexander, and Kord Offenbacker all had one RBI respectively.
 
The Tigers will look to pick up their first win of the season on Saturday, February 11 against Central Missouri. The game will be played at Rab Rodgers Fielda nd will commence at 1 p.m.