PIKEVILLE, Kentucky -- WVU Tech baseball split a doubleheader with University of Pikeville Tuesday, winning game one 9-7 before falling in the night cap 7-1. The Golden Bears now hold a record of 4-13 while the Bears move to 11-8.

Game One | WVU Tech 9, Pikeville 7 | Box Score

Senior Wyatt Belinda led the way at the plate for Tech, finishing 3-for-4 towards a double, three RBI and two runs scored.

Freshmen Kent Rooklin and Jacob Dingess also had a multi-hit game with two a piece to go with a RBI each. 

Sophomore Dariel Torres knocked a triple towards a RBI and run scored. Freshman Calen Owens drove in two runs and marked a sac fly.

On the mound, redshirt senior Garrison Vandeventer (1-1) earned the W after 3.2 innings of work, striking out one batter.

Redshirt sophomore Trey Dalton struck out two Bears while junior Jarrod Woodyard recorded one strike out.

Game Two | Pikeville 7, WVU Tech 1 | Box Score

The Gold and Blue managed five hits including one each from sophomores Brian Schack and Jacob Reimold, Belinda, Vandeventer and Dingess.

Reimold's knock was a double. The lone Golden Bear RBI was credited to sophomore Kurt Latocha and Owens crossed the plate for Tech's run.

Freshman Matt Silverstein (0-1) was dealt the loss after three innings, striking out two batters.

Tech returns home for River States Conference (RSC) play Friday and Saturday against Ohio Christian University at Linda K. Epling Stadium.