DAHLONEGA -  A seven run seventh inning for No. 6 Tampa was the turning point as the Spartans earned the sweep over the No. 13 University of North Georgia baseball team, 11-5, Saturday afternoon.
 
The Spartans were the first on the board but then struggled to find an easy look as the Nighthawks buckled down on the defensive end with Chase Sudduth making a great catch at second base in the second to keep Tampa at bay.

UNG took the lead in the bottom of the fourth, as a Spartan error sent Brady Eeles across home. With North Georgia up, 3-1, Tampa caught fire in the seventh by putting seven runs on the board, highlighted by a grand slam.
 
Tampa added three more runs in the ninth, two on a homer, before North Georgia added two of their own in the bottom of the ninth to get to the final score.

NOTES
- Bill LeRoy led the Nighthawks at the plate with a 3-for-5 performance. Eight Nighthawks earned at least one hit.

- Derrick Pickvet (6-3) was credited with the loss, giving up five runs in 6.2 innings. He struck out four in the game.

NEXT UP
The Nighthawks will look to get back on the winning track against West Georgia Tuesday in Bob Stein Stadium. First pitch is set for 5 p.m.