Montana State Billings (16-19, 7-13) outlasted Northwest Nazarene 4-3 in 13 innings in the opening game of a conference doubleheader at Dehler Park in Billings. The Yellowjackets also won the second game 2-1.

The longest game in GNAC history occurred earlier this spring in Monmouth when Western Oregon defeated Central Washington in 14 innings. Four other games have previously lasted 13 innings, with today's being the fifth.

Trevor Wilson homered with one out in the bottom of the 13th to end the 3 hour, 38 minute contest and earn Brian Howe his second win in two decisions. Howe pitched the final five innings, allowing three innings and one run.

MSUB led 2-0 until the eighth when Northwest Nazarene (27-13, 12-12) tied it on a RBI single by Derek Bettinson and a sacrifice fly by Ryan VanBeek.

Both teams then scored in the ninth; NNU on a single by Cameron Louie, MSUB on a one-base hit by Austin Rue.

Both starters lasted eighth innings and each gave up seven hits. The Crusaders' Zeb Sneed allowed three runs and fanned 10, while MSUB's Zachary Smith was charged with two runs and fanned seven.

In the second game, MSUB scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh on a wild pitch to complete the sweep.

Colby Robison led off the inning with a triple and after a hit batter and intentional walk loaded the bases, the 'Jacket shortstop scored when pinch-hitter Sam Kinzeler struck out and reached base on a wild pitch.

Robison also scored in the second inning. Afterr reaching on an infield hit with one out, he advanced on a wild pitch and ground out and came home on a single by Wilson.

NNU got the equalizer in the fifth as Zach Hibbard doubled and scored on a single by Louie.

Both pitchers went the distance. Brian Hutchings gave up seven hits and fanned six in earning his fourth win against three losses. Charles Pollock pitched a four-hitter, but was the tough luck loser dropping to 4-3.