Early Offense Leads ETSU Past Western Carolina, 12-3

Cullowhee, N.C. – James Hinson blasted a two-run home run and Hayden Friese connected on the first round-tripper of his career with a solo shot in the middle innings for Western Carolina, but East Tennessee State rode a strong start to even the best-of-three Southern Conference series with a 12-3 victory on Saturday afternoon at Childress Field / Hennon Stadium.