ELON, North Carolina - Garrett Kosters' solo homer run in the fifth inning proved to the difference as Elon slipped past visiting UNCW, 5-4, in college baseball action on Tuesday at Latham Park.

The Phoenix improved to 15-11 overall with the home win while the Seahawks fell to 12-12.

UNCW built a 3-0 lead in the fourth inning behind RBI singles by Jake Koenig and Michael Bass.

Elon, however, was able to answer with three runs of its own in the bottom of the frame as UNCW starter Travis Bradley walked the leadoff hitter and Sebastian Gomez and Alex Swim followed with singles. Swim's plated Niko Fraser, who drew the walk. The second run came across on a ground out and the tying run was plated on a UNCW throwing error.

Chris Bresnahan led off the fifth with a single off reliever Tom Timoney (0-1) and moved into scoring position following a sacrifice bunt. Fraser followed with a RBI single to give Elon a 4-3 lead.

Koster homered down the right field line off UNCW reliever Tyler DeLoach to make a two-run deficit, 5-3, for the Seahawks.

Tyler Molinaro brought the Seahawks to within one, 5-4, with his seventh homer of the season with one out in the seventh.

UNCW had chances with runners in scoring position in the eighth and ninth innings, but were unable to push the tying run across.

Ryan Pennell (1-0) earned the win out of the bullpen for the Phoenix.

Koenig and Molinaro both finished with two hits on the night.

The Seahawks host Old Dominion on Friday in the first of a three-game Colonial Athletic Association series at Brooks Field. First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m.