DENVILLE, N.J. – The Centenary University baseball team honored its seven seniors before falling to Cairn University by a 13-0 score on Friday afternoon in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) play.

Prior to the start of the game, the Cyclones recognized seniors Chase Koffel, Frankie Iannone, Casey Brown, Stephen Fedak, Ryan Jasiecki, Brenden Gerity and JT Valley for their contributions to the program.

Cairn scored five runs between the second and fourth innings and took the early lead. Michael Sorowice had a pair of two run home runs for the Highlanders during that stretch.

The Highlanders added single runs in the seventh and eighth innings for a 7-0 advantage.

The visitors tacked on six runs in the top of the ninth for the 13-0 victory.

Nat Ross was strong on the mound for the Highlanders as he went the distance and allowed just one hit while striking out eight. Junior Christopher Lilly took the loss for the Cyclones after surrendering five runs on five hits in four innings.

Sorowice had three hits, five RBIs and three runs scored to lead Cairn. Brett Marks added two hits and two RBIs for the Highlanders.

Freshman Christopher Gass had the only hit for the Cyclones while junior Jon Fleck reached on a walk and Koffel was hit by a pitch.

The Cyclones and Highlanders close out their series tomorrow when they battle in a doubleheader at Cairn. Both teams will be looking to clinch a playoff spot with first pitch of game one scheduled for 12 p.m.