CONWAY, Ark. - The University of the South softball team fell 8-1 to the Warriors of Hendrix College, Sunday afternoon from the Warrior Softball Field.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Hendrix (13-1, 6-0) 8, Sewanee (2-14, 1-3) 1
Winning Pitcher: Hailey Johnston (6-0)
Losing Pitcher:
Michaela Walker (1-9)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-After a quiet top of the first,
Eve Bournias dropped a two-out double to right center field to score
Jenna Speer to give Sewanee the 1-0 lead.
-Hendrix responded with two runs in the bottom half of the frame to secure its first lead, 2-1.
-The Tigers had a big opportunity to score in the top of the third inning. Three Tigers reached base via a free pass, but a double play ended the threat. The Warriors responded with back-to-back RBI hits to ultimately put it away.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Eve Bournias posted a 2-for-3 day at the plate with a double and an RBI.
-Perio Prestwood also recorded a double.
HENDRIX KEY STATISTICS
-Grace Bryant recorded a 2-for-4 day for the Warriors, while Kelsey Sample scored twice.
UP NEXT
Sewanee will next host Rhodes for a three-game series from the Tiger Softball Field. The teams will play a single game on Saturday at 3 p.m., followed by a doubleheader at noon.
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