TAHLEQUAH -- The RiverHawks Baseball team went from down 11-0 to having the winning run at the plate on Tuesday, but the late rally wasn't enough to beat Southeastern Oklahoma. 

The Basics
Score: Southeastern Oklahoma 12, Northeastern State 9
Records: Southeastern Oklahoma 12-11 (4-8), Northeastern State 9-11 (3-3)
NSU Pitcher of Record: Cal Howard (1-1)

How it Happened
The Savage Storm raced to an early lead, scoring four runs in the first, one in the third and five in the fourth inning to take a commanding 10-0 lead over the RiverHawks.

In the bottom of the seventh, everything changed for a NSU offense that had just four hits, as they exploded to hang six runs on Southeastern Oklahoma. Everything started when Justin Murphey drew a leadoff walk. After Conner West reached on a fielder's choice and Reid Fehr grounded out, West advanced to third on a passed ball.

Collin Klingensmith then drew a walk, putting runners on the corner for Jaxon Phipps, who ripped a single to center field, scoring West and getting NSU on the board. The RiverHawks offense kept going, as the next four batters all reached base, including a bases-loaded double off the bat of Michael Conn that cut the Savage Storm lead to just five.

After both teams scored a run in the eighth, NSU came to the plate in the ninth looking to steal a win from Southeastern Okla. Chaz Orr drew a leadoff walk, before stealing second with Wes O'Neill at the plate. After Conn singled to right field, Murphey drew a walk, which started a streak of three straight RiverHawks drawing walks. Unfortunately, NSU was unable to finish the job, as the Savage Storm recovered to get the final two outs of the game.

Inside the Boxscore
- As a team, the RiverHawks drew eight walks, which is tied for the most in one game this season. 
- Michael Conn entered the game in the bottom of the sixth inning and had one of the better offensive days for NSU, going 2-3 with three RBI and one run scored. 

Up Next: The RiverHawks will return to MIAA play Thursday when they travel to Wichita, Kan. to take on the Newman Jets.