COLUMBUS, Miss. - The University of the South softball team suffered setbacks to the Mississippi University for Women and Covenant College at the MUW Invitational, falling 3-1, and 9-1, respectively.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score, Game 1: MUW (2-0) 3, Sewanee 1
Winning Pitcher: Rylie Grisham (1-0)
Losing Pitcher:
Michaela Walker (0-4)
Final Score, Game 2: Covenant (1-1) 9, Sewanee (0-6) 1
Winning Pitcher: Madison McDonald (1-0)
Losing Pitcher:
Kendell Goodrum (0-1)
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HOW IT HAPPENED, MUW
-MUW tacked on an early run in the bottom of the first before adding single runs in the fourth and fifth.
-The bats came to life for the Sewanee offense in the seventh.
Eve Bournias led off the frame with a two-bagger, and
Alice Charboneau followed wiht a base knock to put runners on first and second with nobody out.
-Following a
Sarah Wright groundout to move the runners up 60 feet,
Peri Prestwood brought home Bournias home to cut the deficit to 3-1.
-However, a double play ended the threat for Sewanee as MUW picked up the win.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Eve Bournias tallied two hits, including a double, with a run scored.
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Michaela Walker posted three strikeouts in the circle.
MUW KEY STATISTICS
-Madison Crosby and Megan Cummins each posted an RBI for the Owls.
-Rylie Grisham tossed the complete game in the circle, allowing one earned on four hits.
HOW IT HAPPENED, COVENANT
-Covenant posted a run in the second before adding four runs each in the third and fourth to seal the deal.
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Alice Charboneau broke the shutout with an RBI double to score
Hanna Judycki.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Alice Charboneau posted a 1-for-3 day at the plate with an RBI.
COVENANT KEY STATISTICS
-Rebecca Hazard had a perfect 3-for-3 afternoon with two runs scored.
UP NEXT
The Invitational will conclude on Saturday. The Tigers will first face the Scots at 11 a.m. before facing the Owls at 3 p.m.
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