CONWAY, Ark. — Central Arkansas (20-18, 8-8) dominated Eastern Kentucky (10-28, 4-12) with a decisive 12-2 victory at Bear Stadium on Friday night.

Central Arkansas's offense was fueled by a 10-run first inning, and Denver Hamilton allowed only seven hits over seven innings.

Central Arkansas opened the game with a commanding performance in the first inning, scoring 10 runs on six hits. Zeb Allen led off with a single and later scored, followed by Nate Negre being hit by a pitch. Jagger Schattle then singled up the middle, bringing in Allen. Parker Gwyn doubled, scoring Negre, and Keaton Laidley reached on a fielding error, allowing Schattle to score. A hit-by-pitch to Mark Ross brought in another run. Zane Denton reached on a throwing error, scoring two more unearned runs. Allen's second single of the inning added another run, and Negre's sacrifice fly brought in Denton. Schattle capped the scoring with a two-run homer to right center. The Bears led 10-1 after the first inning.

In the second inning, Laidley doubled and scored on a single by Denton, extending the lead. Eastern Kentucky did not score in their half. The score was 11-1 through two innings.

The third inning saw Gwyn single and later score on a hit by Jack Runsick. The Colonels remained scoreless in their half. The Bears led 12-1 after three innings.

Eastern Kentucky scored in the fifth inning with a double by Moreno and an RBI double by Alvarez. Central Arkansas remained scoreless in their half. The score was 12-2 through five innings.

No further runs were scored in the sixth and seventh innings, and the Bears secured a decisive 12-2 victory.

Denver Hamilton delivered a strong performance on the mound, pitching a complete game for Central Arkansas. Hamilton allowed seven hits and two earned runs over 7 innings while striking out seven and walking none. He threw 107 pitches, with 74 of them being strikes, and recorded his sixth win of the season, now 6-0.

Jagger Schattle
- 2 runs
- 2 hits
- 3 RBIs
- 1 home run

Parker Gwyn
- 2 runs
- 3 hits
- 1 double
- 1 stolen base

Denver Hamilton
- Complete game
- 7 innings pitched
- 7 strikeouts
- 0 walks

Zane Denton
- 1 run
- 2 hits
- 2 RBIs
- 1 double

In their next game, Central Arkansas will host Eastern Kentucky in game two of this series at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 at Bear Stadium.