AUGUSTA, Ga. - Ricky Green's single to right field scored two runs to break open a 1-1 tie in top of the 10th inning and Tuskegee (24-24) defeated (25-25) Benedict College 4-2 Thursday morning at the 2017 SIAC Baseball Tournament.

The Golden Tigers played the early morning game from Lake Olmstead Stadium in Augusta, Ga.  Friday they will face Miles College who defeated Claflin.

TU got on the board in the third inning when Rikey Green flied out scoring Jalen Luter. 

In the 8th inning, Benedict tied the contest at 1-1 when Skyler Sabado scored on a wild pitch.  After Ricky. Green's RBI double, Gemini Jackson flied out to score Ryan Green.

Trey Nelson earned the win for the Golden Tigers pitching nine innings. The Norcross, Ga. native only allowed one run on five hits while striking out six batters.  

Thursday morning's win marked the first postseason victory for Reginald Hollins who took over the program last summer.

Due to impending weather, Friday's game has been moved to 9:00 p.m. ET.  TU will get the winner of game two which featured Caflin and Miles.  Coverage on the Tuskegee Digital Network is set for 8:55 p.m. E.T.