SEARCY, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello baseball team traveled to Searcy, Arkansas to take on in-state, Great American Conference member Harding University in a weekend series. The Weevils came out of the first game with a 15-5 loss, followed by a 5-1 loss in game two and a 10-0 loss to conclude the weekend.

With the 0-3 loss on the weekend, Arkansas-Monticello drops its GAC record to 6-6.

Game 1, 8 Innings
 
Harding: 15, Arkansas-Monticello: 5
WP: Maddox Long (3-2)
LP: Derek Potts (2-1)
SV: None

Scoring Recap:
Harding Universty took an early lead over UAM, scoring two runs in the second and another two in the third. DeShaun Cordova tied the game up in the top of the fourth on a grand slam to right field.

The Bisons found four more runs between the fourth and fifth innings before Arkansas-Monticello could respong with a single run in the sixth when Cade Thompson singled up the middle to bring home Alex Austin.

A single run in the seventh and a 6-run eighth inning that ended in a walk-off walk would end the game with a 15-5 HU victory over UAM.

Game 2, 7 innings
 
Harding: 5, Arkansas-Monticello: 1
WP: Will Roguske (2-0)
LP: Connor Irvine (4-2)
SV: None

Scoring Recap:
Harding University was on the board first in game two, putting up 4 runs in the bottom half of the second and a fifth in the fifth.

Arkansas-Monticello responded in the sixth when Chaz Poppy drove in Cade Thompson on a single to left field.

The game would come to an end with a 5-1 Weevil loss to the Bisons.

Game 3, 7 innings
 
Harding: 10, Arkansas-Monticello: 0
WP: Davis Welch (3-1)
LP: Mason Philley (3-2)
SV: None

Scoring Recap:
The Bisons struck first in the bottom of the third, putting up four runs to take a 4-0 lead over the Weevils. Harding would go on to score six more runs throughout the ball game. They would score one in the fourth, four more in the fifth and a final run in the sixth before run ruling Arkansas-Monticello in the seventh.

The Weevils would drop game three with a final score of 10-0 to end the weekend.

Pitching Performances
Game 1
- Derek Potts started on the mound in the first game of the weekend, totaling 4.2 innings pitched with 8 runs allowed, 6 hits and 2 strikeout on the day.
- Lane Ladner made an appearance, throwing 1.1 inning. He came out of the appearance allowing only 3 hits and 0 runs.
- Rigell Robinson got 1.0 inning of work, only allowing a single run on one hit. He struck out a batter as well.
- Jacob McDaniel threw 0.2 innings in his outing, allowing 6 runs on 5 hits with 2 strikeouts.
- Zach Boyer closed out the final two batters of the game, walking the final run in.

Game 2
- Connor Irvine started on the mound for the Weevils in game two, throwing a 6.0 innings with 5 runs allowed on 6 hits. He also tossed 8 strikeout on the day.

Game 3
- Mason Philley started on the bump for the Weevils in game 3, taking the loss with 2.0 innings of work. He allowed 1 run on 1 hit and had 4 strikeouts. His outing came to an end due to the prolonged rain delay.
- River Hunt made an appearance, tossing 2.2 innings and allowing 8 runs on 6 hits. He also struck out 4 batters.
- Lane Ladner closed out the final 1.1 innings with 1 run allowed on 2 hits.

Offensive Showcase
- DeShaun Cordova - 1-for-4 in Game 1 with 1 Grand Slam, 4 RBI and 1 Run Scored
- Cade Thompson - 2-for-4 in Game 1 with 2 Walks and 1 RBI
- Chaz Poppy - 2-for-3 in Game 2 with 1 RBI

The series loss on the weekend drops Arkansas-Monticello to an 11-10, 6-6 GAC record in the 2023 season.

UP NEXT
Arkansas-Monticello is back at Weevils field on Tuesday, March 14 to host Delta State University in a mid-week game. First pitch is set for 3:00 p.m.

All live streams and live stats will be available as clickable links on the UAM Baseball schedule.

How to follow the Weevils: For more information on Arkansas-Monticello Weevils Baseball, visit www.uamsports.com and follow the team's social media channels by searching "Weevils Baseball" on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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