MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello softball team hosted Southeastern Oklahoma State University on Friday afternoon to open GAC play for the 2024 season. The Blossoms split the doubleheader witht he Savage Storm, taking a 3-2 victory in game one, followed by a 3-2 loss in game two.
Game 1, 7 Innings
Arkansas-Monticello: 3, Southeastern: 2
WP:
Kyann Woods (2-2)
LP: R. Taylor (1-2)
SV: None
Scoring Recap:
Southeastern Oklahoma struck first on the day, scoring two runs throughout the first three innings.
Adrianna Erichsen drove in
Courtnee Sensibaugh in the bottom of the third to put the Blossoms on the board.
In the bottom of the seventh,
Grace Neal drove in Erichsen to tie up the game, followed by a walk off single for
Lexie Smith to claim victory in the conference opener.
Game 2, 7 Innings
Arkansas-Monticello: 2, Southeastern: 3
WP:
Kyann Woods (1-2)
LP: A. Rumsey (0-1)
SV: None
Scoring Recap:
The Strom found three runs throughout the game, scoring two in the fourth and a final in the fifth, with two coming from solo home runs.
Sophie Wood ran into her second home run of the season in the fifth, driving in two on the blast over the left field wall. Unfortunately, the effort proved not enough as the game would close with no other runs scored.
The split on the day pushes Arkansas-Monticello to a 9-7, 1-1 GAC record in the 2024 season.
UP NEXT
Arkansas-Monticello is back to work tomorrow, Saturday Feb. 24th, as they look to complete the series against Southeastern Oklahoma. First pitch is set for noon.
All live streams and live stats will be available as clickable links on the
UAM Softball schedule.
How to follow the Blossoms: For more information on Arkansas-Monticello Blossoms softball, visit
www.uamsports.com and follow the team's social media channels by searching "UAM Softball" on Twitter and Instagram.
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