Game Details:
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Conway, Ark. | Hendrix College Warrior Softball Field
Game One: University of the Ozarks 11, Westminster College 3
Game Two: University of the Ozarks 15, Westminster College 6
Records:
University of the Ozarks (2-0)
Westminster College (0-6)
GAME ONE
Overview:
Conway, Ark.-The Eagles opened the season with a 11-3 win over Westminster College Sunday in Conway. The Eagles plated a pair of runs in the first, and Westminster countered with three runs in the top of the third to take a lead. The lead wouldn't last long though as the Eagles tied it in the bottom half of the inning. In the fourth, the Eagles took control of the game scoring four runs. The Eagles had another big inning in the sixth scoring three more runs. The Eagles had 11 hits in the contest, with Kya Schmidt recording three. Allyson Fultz was the starter and went four innings.
Pitching Decisions:
WP: Allyson Fultz
LP: Haley Miller
GAME TWO
Overview:
The Eagles capped the day by overcoming an early deficit in game two and earning a 15-6 win. Westminster led 6-0 after the top of the second, but the Eagles stormed back behind a five-run second and nine-run third to run-rule the Blue Jays. Schmidt, Olivia Reed and Mack Lucio each had two hits.
Pitching Decisions:
WP: Mack Lucio
LP: Caroline Bentley
Up Next:
The Eagles will travel to Edwardsville, Illinois, to play four games February 24-25.