BROWNWOOD, Texas --The Howard Payne Yellow Jackets fell 13-1 in an eight-inning matchup to the Texas Lutheran Bulldogs Tuesday.

B. Chambers (1-1) started and took the loss on the mound for Howard Payne (6-9). K. Kuligowsk was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going 1.1 shutout innings while allowing one hit, walking none and striking out two.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Yellow Jackets were trailing 13-0 in the seventh inning when they first put runs on the board. S. Bowman came across to score the lone run of the inning for Howard Payne and get them on the board. The Yellow Jackets were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.

GAME NOTES
» Howard Payne's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed one run across.
» Howard Payne pitchers faced 39 Texas Lutheran hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and six fly balls while striking out six.
» Bowman led the Yellow Jackets at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a double.
» Texas Lutheran was led offensively by M. Goudeau, who went 4-for-5 with a triple and two RBI.
» C. Hues led the Bulldogs pitching staff, throwing four scoreless innings.

HPU will face McMurry University at home on Tuesday, March 25th, at 7 PM for their first ever night game at Don Shepard Park.