JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Zach Spivey pounded out two hits Wednesday evening as Bethune-Cookman fell to North Florida, 6-1 in midweek non-conference baseball action inside Harmon Stadium.
 
After falling behind 2-0 in the first inning, Bethune-Cookman (13-20) got on the board to half the lead in the top-half of the third frame.
 
Brady Van Hook doubled to kick off the frame, only to come around and score two plays later off the end of an Adonis Lao grounder back to the mound.
 
North Florida (18-15) used a solo home run from centerfielder Tanner Murphy – his 10th of the year, to increase the lead back out to 3-1.
 
The Ospreys would go on to score runs in each of the fifth, sixth and seventh innings to run away for the 6-1 victory and even the series on the year between the two teams. BCU claimed the midweek matchup between the two teams courtesy an 8-3 win at Radiology Associates Field at Jackie Robinson Ballpark back on March 7.
 
Cooper Bradford (3-1) collected the win in relief fashion for UNF as he worked three hitless innings and picked up four strikeouts. The loss went to BCU starter Alexis Herrera (2-4) in working five innings on the bump, giving up four runs on eight hits, a walk and a strikeout.
 
Junior centerfielder Zach Spivey led the Cats on offense with a 2-for-4 night at the plate. Jordan Stacy and Van Hook each had hits apiece.
 
Bethune-Cookman is back in action this weekend when the Wildcats return to Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) play against Florida A&M at Sanford Memorial Stadium in Sanford, Florida. The series begins with a doubleheader Saturday, April 14, at 1 p.m.
 
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