DURANT – The RiverHawks were unable to get their bats going on Sunday afternoon against Southeastern Oklahoma, as they fell to the Savage Storm in the final game of the season-opening series.

THE BASICS
Score: Northeastern State 0, Southeastern Oklahoma 4
Records: Northeastern State 1-3, Southeastern Oklahoma 5-3
Pitcher of Record: Lee Callison (0-1)

HOW IT HAPPENED
NSU nearly scored in the top of the first, as Collin Klingensmith singled through the right side. He advanced to second when Blake Freeman singled to right field. They both moved up a base when Chaz Orr grounded out to the pitcher for the second out, but the inning would come to an end on a strikeout.

The Savage Storm scored in their half of the first, using a leadoff single from Chris Eusay, a sacrifice bunt and a single to left field to take a 1-0 lead. They added another run in the third when Grant Bruce singled, allowing Eusay to score his second run of the game.

The RiverHawks had some offense going in the fourth, as Nic Swanson hit a two-out single to center field. After Dylan Hight drew a walk, the inning came to an end on a strikeout.

Southeastern struck again in the fifth when Dylan Herd was hit by a pitch and worked his way around the bases, scoring on a fielder's choice off the bat of Richard Ware to give them a 3-0 lead. Southeastern scored one final run in the seventh when C Buckner singled to right-center, scoring Eusay.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- The RiverHawks left seven runners on base and grounded into two double plays.
- Cohen Bell threw two innings of relief, allowing two hits and one run. Swanson threw one and two-thirds of an inning, allowing two hits and no runs.

Up Next: The RiverHawks will face Northwestern Oklahoma on Tuesday afternoon in Alva before facing Southwestern Oklahoma Wednesday in Weatherford.