ROCK HILL, SC—A solid pitching outing from Zach Sightler backed by an explosive offense from the Eagles led Winthrop to a 9-0 triumph over LaSalle Sunday afternoon, giving the Eagles a sweep of the four-game series.

Sightler's first appearance of the season was one to remember as he had a perfect game going into the 9^th inning.  The senior right-hander only allowed one hit all afternoon combined with four strikeouts.

Jace Whitley once again propelled the Eagles to an early 1-0 lead over the Explorers with an RBI single sending Anthony Paulsen home in the 1^st inning.

Winthrop's Tyler Asbill led off the 3^rd inning with a double, putting him in scoring position for Babe Thomas to send him home with a double of his own the following at bat to give the Eagles a 2-0 lead.  Paulsen kept the rally going sending Thomas home with a triple.  The momentum for the Eagles didn't stop there, as Gonzalez connected for his seventh RBI of the season extending the lead to 4-0.

Mark Lowrie connected for his second double of the series sending Gonzalez in widening Winthrop's lead to 5-0 in the 5^th inning.

LaSalle's right handed reliever Greg Paprocki loaded the bases for the Eagles in the bottom of the 7^th inning.  After Lowrie walked and another run came home, Mitch Spires sent a ball deep into center field for a three run double increasing Winthrop's lead to 9-0.

The Eagles, 4-0, will be back in action this Tuesday, Feb. 23 when they host The Citadel at the Winthrop Ballpark beginning at 4:00 pm.