The lone bright spot for Seattle University was the play of Nate Roberts (Silverdale, Wash.), who finished 3-for-4 at the plate including a double. Bryndon Ecklund (Montesano, Wash.) also earned a double during the game, while Doug Buser (Orinda, Calif.), Josh Kalalau (University Place, Wash.), and Cullen Hendrickson (Auburn, Wash.) each picked up a single.
For Washington State (2-0), Derek Jones and Cody Bartlett each went 3-for-3 with two runs scored, with Jones also driving in three runs. Jones was replaced by Patrick Claussen, who proceeded to go 2-for-2 with a run scored and four runs batted in. Matt Fanelli went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and three runs batted in, and Ryan Peterson batted 2-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI.
David Stilley earned the victory for Washington State, allowing four hits and two walks in four innings of work in a controlled start. Conor Spink (Eagle River, Alaska) picked up the loss, giving up six hits and six runs, four of them earned, in two innings on the mound.
Seattle University (0-2) opens the home portion of the 2010 schedule Tuesday, Feb. 23, against Saint Martin's at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue starting at 4 p.m. Live stats for the game will be available on GoSeattleU.com, and baseball season tickets are still available by contacting the SeattleU Athletic Ticket Office at (206) 296-2835.