MELBOURNE, Fla. – Freshman Conner Wiggins registered his first collegiate hit and steal, while Anthony Fimiano led the Panthers with one hit, one run, and one RBI as Tech concluded their series against Barton College with an 8-2 loss at Andy Seminick-Les Hall Field.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final game four: Florida Tech 2, Barton 8
Records: Florida Tech (3-4, 0-0 SSC), Barton College (4-4, 0-0 SIAC)
Location: Melbourne, Fla | Andy Seminick-Les Hall Field
 
STATS OF THE GAME ONE:

• After a scoreless first three innings between both teams, it was Barton College who opened the scoring in the fourth inning with a two-run double, bringing the score to 2-0.

• Tech responded in the bottom of the fourth inning when Anthony Fimiano grounded out to shortstop, allowing Jason Blackston to score, narrowing the deficit to 2-1.

• The Bulldogs added runs in the fifth inning on a wild pitch, seventh inning on a passed ball, eighth inning from a double, and two singles, and lastly in the ninth inning, extending their lead.

• In the seventh inning, Pedro Figueroa hit a sacrifice fly to center field, enabling Fimiano to score, bringing the Panthers' total to two runs, but the deficit would loom too large, and the Panthers would suffer the loss.

NOTABLE PANTHERS:

• Conner Wiggins registered his first collegiate hit with a single in the 7th inning and a steal to second base in that same appearance.
• Catcher Anthony Fimiano finished with one run, one hit, and one RBI in two ABs.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:

• All-time vs. Barton College 1-3

UP NEXT: UP NEXT: The Panthers will stay in Melbourne, Fla, and host Flagler College on Tuesday, February 11, with the opening pitch at 6 pm.
 
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