BEARS BLAST LIONS TO WIN ASUN SERIES

FLORENCE, Ala. _ The University of Central Arkansas Bears scored 14 runs on 14 hits to down the North Alabama Lions 14-4 in eight innings on Saturday and win their ASUN Conference series at Mike D. Lane Field. The Bears (19-22, 9-11), who won their sixth straight game, got a grand slam for the second consecutive day among their 14 hits and outscored the Lions 14-1 over the final eight innings after staking UNA to a 3-0 lead in the first inning. Designated hitter Preston Curtis highlighted a five-run sixth inning with a grand slam that gave the Bears a...