RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Southeastern exploded for five runs in the seventh inning of the series finale to salvage a Saturday split with Arkansas Tech, taking that game 8-3 after dropping the opener 6-3 in Russellville, Ark.

The split moves the Savage Storm to 10-21-1 overall and 9-13 in Great American Conference play.

Travis Spinney posted a pair of hits in the opener, while Luke Thomas had a home run and three RBI.

Mike Wade got the start and was touched up for four runs on four hits over 1.2 innings pitched as he was saddled with the loss.

Cody Nitson came on in long relief to toss 6.1 innings...