ANDERSON, S.C.- Anderson University softball (3-7) defeated Benedict, 12-0 (5), and dropped a gut-wrenching, 2-1 (8), extra inning contest against Southern Wesleyan (8-2) on Saturday afternoon at the AU Softball Complex.
Against the Tigers, AU's bats were red-hot with the team hitting four home runs and a double. The Black and Gold pounded out 10 hits scoring 12 runs.
AU's sophomore Katie Morris (1-0) earned the win giving up just two hits and striking out 11.
In the nightcap, Southern Wesleyan and Anderson were caught up in a pitcher's duel. The Warriors broke through first with a solo run in the fourth inning. Anderson was able to tie the game in the bottom of the 7th inning with Kadence Barrick scoring from first-base on pinch-hitter Abby Hibbs single.
SWU scored in its half of the eighth inning with the Trojans stalling out to suffer the, 2-1, loss.
AU's Carson Hobbs got the nod pitching 3.2 inning and one run before being lifted in favor of senior Laken Maxwell (1-4). Maxwell pitched well, but took the loss. She recorded 4.1 innings, giving up just one-hit and striking out 12.
Senior Hannah Whitaker honored today with the David Child Hall of Fame Scholarship.
"We are more than pleased to recognize Hannah in this way. She is a talented player and a quality young lady. Her combination of sportsmanship, hard play on the field, team first attitude and respect for the game is extremely admirable and a joy to watch." —- The Child Family
Anderson will remain at home to host Augusta on Thursday. First-pitch of the double-header is slated for noon.
