AUGUSTA, Ga. – Carson-Newman swept Augusta State 10-6 and 13-0 Sunday afternoon in a non-conference doubleheader at Lake Olmstead Stadium.

The twinbill marked the season opener for both teams.

The Eagles (2-0) forced extra innings with a run in the top of the ninth in the opening game, then plated five runs in the 11th inning for a 10-6 victory.

In the nightcap, Carson-Newman blanked ASU 13-0 in seven innings, allowing only a first-inning single by the Jags' All-American rightfielder Shannon Wilkerson.

Carson-Newman collected 33 hits in the two games, including eight for extra bases.

Tim Rawlings and Wilkerson each tallied three hits for the Jags and Wilkerson collected two RBI in the first game. Evan Patterson and Corey Lamson combined for four hits each for the Eagles, while Derek Long and Aaron Vargas drove in three runs each.

Brandon Lain and Justin Higdo earned the wins for Carson-Newman. Sophomore reliever Blake Pockrandt took the loss for ASU in the opener. Sophomore starter Patrick Lowe allowed five hits in six runs – three earned – in just 1.2 innings in the second game.

ASU and the Eagles wrap up the three-game set with a single game Monday at Lake Olmstead Stadium. First pitch is slated for 2:00 p.m.