AIKEN, S.C. – The USCA baseball team lost an 11-1 decision to No. 18 Francis Marion Tuesday evening in a non-conference contest.

The Pacers are now 16-23 on the season while the Patriots improve to 31-9.

Head coach Michael Holder's team trailed 6-0 in the bottom of the fourth. Jack Hobson doubled down the right field line to lead off the stanza. Hunter Thompson's groundout pushed Hobson to third. Donovan Glisson took an 0-1 pitch and promptly ripped the offering to right field, driving in Hobson.

USCA recorded a hit in the fifth and two in the sixth, but the squad was unable to push across a run in either instance.

The game was called after the seventh due to the run-rule.

For the game, Tyler Casciato, Glisson, Hobson, Griffin Rowe and Kaden Usry posted base hits. Hobson notched the team's extra-base hit, a double, while Glisson drove in a run and Hobson crossed home. Thompson registered a walk in the contest.

On the mound, Blayne Newman had the start and posted five strikeouts in 2.1 innings. Jared Huse struck out a batter in two-thirds of an inning. Damien Ashley worked an inning with a strikeout while Cole Evilsizor also had a strikeout. Charles Herring, Jr., struck out four in 1.2 innings while Luke Norman tossed the seventh and had a strikeout.

The Pacers return to action Friday, Apr. 11, when they host Augusta at 6 p.m. Live stats and video will be available at PacerSports.com.