CLEVELAND, Miss. -- The Delta State University softball team was unable to overcome an early deficit as Christian Brothers University used two home runs in the second inning to earn a series win over the Lady Statesmen.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Delta State 2 | CBU 6
Location: University Field | Cleveland, Miss
Records: Delta State (20-28 | 9-18 GSC) | CBU (16-31 | 10-20 GSC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- In the top of the second, Kierra Coulon hit a two-run home run to give CBU the 2-0 lead.
- Later in the second inning, Kendall Westbrooks hit a grand slam to give CBU the 6-0 lead.
- Jenny Griggers had the first hit for the Lady Statesmen in the third inning and got to second base on an error but was left stranded.
- Karley Bloesch hit a double in the bottom of the seventh to score MyCala Helms and Chrissy Tubbs for the only two runs of the game for DSU.
IN THE CIRCLE
- Lacey Coats (6-13) took the loss for DSU. She went one and two-thirds innings giving up five hits and six runs while striking out two.
- Hannah Hasle threw four and one-third innings giving up four hits and striking out two.
- Olivia Burns threw one inning walked one and hit two batters.
- Mackenzie Puckett (6-7) threw the complete game for CBU. She gave up three hits and two runs while striking out seven.
NOTABLES
- Only two innings on the day featured any runs.
- Karley Bloesch for the second straight day had two RBI in the seventh inning.