CANTON, Mo. – The William Woods University baseball team opened conference play against Missouri Baptist College with a win Thursday afternoon, 7-6. The team moves to 13-7 overall and 1-0 in conference play.
 
What is Next?
The Owls travel back to St. Louis to complete the three-game series versus Missouri Baptist on Saturday, Mar. 19 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• Marcus Gonzalez went 3 for 4. He scored two runs and had one RBI.
• Isaiah Gibbs went 2 for 5. He scored one run and recorded one RBI.
• Easton Wallace went 1 for 4 and scored one run.
• Jordan Smith went 2 for 4 and recorded one RBI.
• Alex Owens and Jack Niggemeier each scored one run.
• Zach Krause went 1 for 4 and had one RBI.
• Bryson Matthews went 1 for 3. He hit a homer, scored one run and recorded two RBIs.

Owen Tripp took the win on the mound. He pitched 4.0 innings and struck out two while allowing one hit and two runs.
 
Max Storch pitched 4.0 innings. He struck out one while allowing five hits and three runs.
 
Jackson Truesdell pitched 1.0 innings. He struck out one while allowing two hits and one run.