UALR falls in extra innings

Creighton’s Will Robertson sent the game to extra innings and broke the tie in the 11th to give Creighton (3-0) a 12-10 victory over the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Sunday at Gary Hogan Field.

Robertson, the Blue Jays’ right fielder hit a home run in the ninth to tie the game at 10-10 and in the 11th, he doubled in Parker Upton to make it 11-10. Jake Holton followed with a home run to set the final margin.

The Trojans (0-3) held a 10-6 leading going into the eighth inning before Creighton scored three times in the eighth and tied it in the ninth on Roberston’s home run.

Troy Alexander, Ryan Benavidez and Miguel Soto had two hits apiece for the Trojans.

Jonah Smith (1-0) pitched the final four innings to get the victory for Creighton. Nick Perez (0-1) took the loss for UALR.