Cerny’s Late Homer Lifts Troy Over LA Tech

RUSTON, La. – Freshman Logan Cerny launched a go-ahead, solo shot in the top of the seventh inning to lead Troy to a 4-3 victory over Louisiana Tech at J.C. Love Field in game one of the non-conference series Saturday afternoon.

Cerny made the most of his first career homer, sending it high over the batters' eye in dead center to give the Trojans (3-2) a 4-3 lead that would hold in the final two innings. He finished the game 2-for-4, adding a triple to his line in the top of the ninth. Junior Drew Frederic also turned in a multi-hit performance at the plate – going 2-for-4 with a run scored.

Troy never trailed in the game but was out-hit by Louisiana Tech (4-1) by five – 6-11. Starter Levi…