FORT SMITH, Ark. – A 10-run seventh inning put the game out of reach for University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Baseball, as the Lions dropped a 14-4 decision to St. Edward's Monday at Crowder Field.

The Lions struck first in the bottom of the third after an RBI double to left center by catcher Kade Brewer scored infielder Jordon Helm.

That lead did not last long, as the Hilltoppers tied it in the top of the fourth then added three runs in the fifth inning. UAFS got one run back in the bottom of the fifth on an RBI groundout by outfielder Blayse Quarnstrom to make it 4-2.

St. Edward's then tallied 10 runs in the seventh, with the Lions getting two runs in the bottom half of the inning on a groundout by Helm and a sac fly by Quarnstrom for the final tally.

Brewer and outfielder Brandon Ulmer each had two hits for the Lions while Quarnstrom had two RBIs and a walk.

Starter Jakob Petross tossed six innings, allowing four runs on five hits while striking out seven.

The Lions next take to the road this weekend to visit West Texas A&M for a four-game series.