Edmond, Okla. – The Missouri Southern Softball team traveled to face the No. 13 University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos. In game one, the Bronchos added two late runs to secure the win. However, the Lions came out strong in game two, dominating Central Oklahoma with a no-hit, run-rule victory.
Missouri Southern (15-9, 3-1 MIAA) | No. 13 Central Oklahoma (21-4, 3-1 MIAA)
Game one: Missouri Southern 0 | Central Oklahoma 2
In the sixth inning, Central Oklahoma managed to break the deadlock bringing the score to 2-0. The Bronchos held their lead and ended the game 2-0.
Taylor Nuckolls recorded one hit and stole a base.
Kylee Jacks added a hit.
Peyton Hawkins was a key defensive player with four assists from her position at second base.
Kiki Pickens pitched a complete game for the Lions, striking out six batters and walking one over 24 batters.
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Game two: Missouri Southern 9 | No. 13 Central Oklahoma 0 – Five Innings
Southern opened the scoring in the third inning.
Taylor Nuckolls reached on a fielder's choice and advanced to second on a stolen base.
Bailey Dillon then doubled to left field, driving in Nuckolls for the first run. Shortly after,
Katie Gray hit a home run, bringing in three additional runs to put the score at a 4-0 lead.
In the fifth inning, the Lions extended their lead with another offensive push.
Katie Gray singled to left field, driving in Nuckolls.
Emily Perry was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, allowing another run to score.
Emma Mason contributed with a two-RBI single, followed by Peyton Hawkin's RBI single, increasing the lead to 9-0.
Throughout the game, Southern's pitching and defense-maintained control, preventing the Bronchos from tallying any hits or runs. The Lions secured the shut out 9-0 victory.
Katie Gray recorded four RBIs and hit a home run.
Bailey Dillon also made a significant impact, going 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI, and a stolen base. The Lions tallied eight hits.
Avery Tallman delivered a standout performance, pitching a complete game shutout in five innings; Tallman allowed no hits while striking out two batters.
Stats Tracker
- Hits: Bailey Dillon (2), Katie Gray (2), Emma Mason (1), Peyton Hawkins (1), Kate Thurman (1), Taylor Nuckolls (1)
- RBIs: Katie Gray (4), Emma Mason (2), Bailey Dillon (1), Emily Perry (1), Peyton Hawkins (1)
- 2B: Bailey Dillon (1)
HR: Katie Gray (1)
- SB: Bailey Dillon (1), Taylor Nuckolls (1)
- HBP: Emily Perry (1)
- Pitching:
Up Next:
The Lions will be back at home on Wednesday, March 12, when they take on the Maryville University Saints. First pitch is set for 12:00 pm.
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