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3
Samford SAM 15-23
9
Winner UNC Greensboro UNCG 25-14
Samford SAM
15-23
3
Final
9
UNC Greensboro UNCG
25-14
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Samford SAM 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 4 3
UNC Greensboro UNCG 4 4 0 0 1 0 X 9 8 2

W: Hannah Stiltner (4-5) L: Barnett, Emily (7-8)

Game Recap: Softball |

Softball Drops Series Finale To UNCG, 9-3

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GREENSBORO, N.C. –  The Samford softball team was unable to find a rhythm at the plate in game three against UNC Greensboro on Saturday morning as the Bulldogs fell to the Spartans, 9-3, in the series finale at the UNCG Softball Stadium.  
 
THE BASICS
 
Final: Samford 3 | UNCG 9
Date/Time: Saturday, Apr. 24 | 9:00 a.m.
Location: UNCG Softball Stadium     
Records: Samford (15-23, 4-8) | UNCG (25-14, 9-3)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
  • With runners at first and second, Jordan Moore was next at the plate for Samford and reached on a throwing error from UNCG's third baseman to score Whitney Hinton for the early 1-0 lead in the top of the first. However, the Spartans were quick to respond in the bottom half of the inning with a two-run home run from Samantha Lagrama to put UNCG in front.
  • The Spartans would further their lead to 4-1 in the same inning after Hannah Kincer knocked a ball right over the head of shortstop Ansley Yantis and into the outfield to drive in Jasmine Palmer. This would be followed by an RBI single from Jordan Gontram after she hit a ball to center field to bring home Kincer.
  • UNCG continued to press offensively at the plate with four more runs in the bottom of the second. With only one out on the board, Makenna Matthijs smacked a ball over the center field fence for a solo home run, while Kayleigh Willis recorded a home run of her own three plays later, driving in Jasmine Palmer and Samantha Lagrama for an 8-1 lead over the Bulldogs.
  • In the top of the third, Timberlyn Shurbutt added another run for Samford after she scored off a UNCG fielder's choice. Amanda Briskin followed this up with single to center field, advancing to second on the throw, and driving in Whitney Hinton for her second run of the day to put the score at 8-3.
  • The Spartans struck again in the bottom of the fifth with their fourth home run of the game after Katie Stettler launched a ball over left field in the leadoff spot to increase UNCG's lead by six runs, 9-3. This run would secure the weekend sweep for the Spartans after the Bulldogs were unable to rally in the final two innings.
 
IN THE CIRCLE:
  • Emily Barnett made the start for the Bulldogs and pitched just 0.2 inning after allowing four earned runs on four hits in the bottom of the first against the Spartans. Barnett received her eighth loss for an overall record of 7-8 on the season.
  • Taylor DeCelles entered the game in relief and pitched 5.1 innings as the southpaw closed out the game for Samford. DeCelles allowed two earned runs on four hits, while collecting four strikeouts after 27 batters faced.
 
NOTABLES:
  • Amanda Briskin drove in her sixth run of the season after she scored fellow teammate Whitney Hinton in the top of the third inning. Briskin has now recorded 38 hits in 108 at bats this season for a team-high .352 batting average. The sophomore has also crossed home plate 16 times while recording four doubles and eight walks.
 
UP NEXT:
  • The Bulldogs will return back to the Samford Softball Field on Wednesday, Apr. 28 at 6 p.m. for a single game against cross-town rival, UAB. 
 
FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS:
For the latest news and information on Samford softball, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at /SamfordSports (Facebook), @SamfordSB (Twitter), and @SamfordSB (Instagram).
 
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