MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello softball team hosted East Central University for a senior day doubleheader on Friday. The Blossoms came out of game one with an 9-6 loss to the Tigers, followed by a 7-5 loss in game two.

Game 1, 7 Innings
 
Arkansas-Monticello: 6, East Central: 9
WP: T. Harris (4-6)
LP: Kayla Olthouse (7-4)
SV: None

Scoring Recap:
East Central was the first team on the board, scoring a run in the first on an RBI single, followed by a three run home run in the second to give the Tigers a 4-0 lead.

Bailey Camp drove in a single run in the second with her first career home run, followed by a single run in the third on an RBI single from Kennedy Cox.

The Tigers saw a two-run home run to center field in the fourth to extend their lead to 6-2.

UAM responded in the bottom half of the inning with two runs of their own on an absolute bomb over the wall in left from Sophie Wood.

The fifth inning saw an RBI single from ECU, followed by two Blossom home runs. Senior Hannah Holdbrook and Kennedy Cox both drove solo home runs in the inning to shorten the Tiger lead to one heading into the sixth.

East Central scored the final two runs of the game in the last two innings, scoring one in the sixth on an RBI single and a home run in the seventh.

Arkansas-Monticello's four home runs on the game proved not enough as the Blossoms would fall to the Tigers, 9-6.

Game 2, 7 Innings
 
Arkansas-Monticello: 5, East Central: 7
WP: T. Spence (6-6)
LP: Sam Stephens (4-7)
SV: None

Scoring Recap:
East Central once again scored first, putting up a run in the first on a bases loaded walk.

The Blossoms responded in the bottom half of the inning on a Bailey Camp single through the four hole.

ECU scored a single run in both the second and the fifth, regaining a 3-2 lead after an RBI double and a wild pitch.

Hannah Holdbrook tied up the game in the bottom of the fifth on an RBI single, followed a double from Kennedy Cox to bring her home. Sophie Wood scored the Blossoms fifth run on a single to right.

East Central scored four runs in the top of the seventh and UAM was unable to respond, resulting in a 7-5 loss to the Tigers.

Pitching Performances
Game 1
- Kayla Olthouse started in the circle for UAM, throwing 4.2 innings with 7 runs allowed on 7 hits. She struck out a batter in her outing.
- Maguire Estill closed out the final 2.1 innings with 2 runs scored on 3 hits.

Game 2
- Sam Stephens started game two for the Blossoms, tossing 6.0 innings with 4 earned runs allowed on 7 hits with 4 strikeouts.
- Kyann Woods closed out the final inning, allowing 1 runs on 0 hits.

Offensive Showcase
Game 1
- Sophie Wood - 2-for-2 with 1 Home Run, 2 RBI, 1 Run Scored and 1 Walk
- Bailey Camp - 2-for-3 with 1 Home Run, 2 Runs Scored, 1 RBI and 1 Walk
- Hannah Holdbrook - 1-for-3 with 1 Home Run
- Kennedy Cox - 2-for-4 with 1 Home Run, 2 RBI and 1 Run Scored

Game 2
- Kennedy Cox - 3-for-4 with 1 Double, 1 RBI and 1 Run Scored
- Bailey Camp - 2-for-3 with 1 Triple, 2 RBI and 1 Run Scored
- Hannah Holdbrook - 2-for-4 with 1 RBI and 1 Run Scored

The losses on the day drops Arkansas-Monticello to a 24-21 overall, 16-16 GAC record on the season.

UP NEXT
Arkansas-Monticello is back to work for the final game of the regular season against the Tigers. First pitch is set for 9:00 a.m.

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

UAM would like to give a thank you to today's game day sponsor, Ryburn Automotive. Thank you for your continued support of UAM Athletics!


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