NEWBERRY, S.C. - Paul Toovalian allowed just three hits and one run in seven innings on the mound to help propel Lenoir-Rhyne to a 2-1 series opening victory over Newberry.

Mackenzie Wainwright accounted for both of Lenoir-Rhyne's runs, including a game-winning solo home run in the top of the eighth. 

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: (RV) Lenoir-Rhyne 2, Newberry 1
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (26-6-1, 16-5-1 SAC), Newberry (20-16, 14-8 SAC)
Location: Newberry, S.C. | Smith Rd. Complex

STORY OF GAME:

• Neither team had a hit until Mackenzie Wainwright singled home Sylas Boris in the top of the third.
• Paul Toovalian held the Wolves hitless until they hit back-to-back singles in the sixth.
• Newberry scored their only run on a groundout RBI in the bottom of the seventh.
• Wainwright answered with his 12th home run of the season in the eighth to put the Bears ahead.
• Michael Burnley came in and threw two strong innings to pick up the save.

STATS OF GAME:

• Toovalian (3-0) allowed just three hits and struck out four.
• Wainwright (2), Seth Christmas (2), and Matt Procopio (1) accounted for all of Lenoir-Rhyne's hits. 
• Newberry's Jacob Clark allowed four hits in eight innings on the mound.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:

• This is Lenoir-Rhyne's first win when scoring two runs or less since a 2-1 victory over Coker on February 7, 2023.
• Newberry leads the all-time series 53-43.

UP NEXT: Lenoir-Rhyne will complete their series tomorrow with a doubleheader at Newberry. First pitch of the opening game is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.