The UMSL Tritons battled back but fell in the end to the University of Montevallo 5-2 on the front end of a Saturday doubleheader in Alabama.

Adam Rose got the call, falling behind 2-0. But the offense began to plug away.

Ben Beier drilled his first collegiate hit ... a home run. Bryce Kulinski also had one RBI.

Beier also scored both runs.

Brandon Olion went 2-for-4.

But Montevallo plated three more runs in the bottom of the 6th to cap the win.

The Tritons (0-3) eye their first win tomorrow. First pitch is slated for 12 p.m. -- hours prior to Super Bowl kickoff!