BABSON PARK, Fla. – The Webber International University Warriors baseball team hosted conference opponent Southeastern University Fire in the 2^nd Annual Salute the Troops game.

 
The Fire put the first run on the board in the top of the first, 1-0. WIU responded in the bottom of the 3^rd as they scored two runs gaining the lead, 2-1. In the 4^th inning Southeaster tied the lead, 2-2. Then in the bottom of the 4^th inning the Warriors scored three more runs to regain the lead, 5-2. In the top of the 5^th inning the fire scored five runs putting themselves back on top, 7-5. WIU tied the game in the bottom of the 5^th scoring two runs, 7-7. In the 6^th inning both teams scored a run keeping the game tied, 8-8. In the bottom of the 7^th inning WIU regained the lead, 9-8. WIU extended their lead in the bottom of the 8^th scoring three more runs, 12-8.
 
Leading the Warriors on the field were: #14 Shae Cothran with 3 RBI's, two Runs, and a hit; 5 Lane Crosson with two RBI's, two hits, and one run; and #34 Austin Aubuchon with three runs, three hits, and two RBI's
 
The Warriors record improves to 9-7 overall and 3-4 in The Sun Conference.
 
The Warriors return to action at home starting at 12:00 p.m. on the Heart of Florida Field as they play Southeastern in the final two games of the three game conference series.