RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello softball team rallied back from a two-point deficit late in the ballgame Saturday, to take the final game of the series against the Golden Suns of Arkansas Tech, 7-4.

Game 3, 7 Innings
 
Arkansas-Monticello: 7, Arkansas Tech: 4
WP: Kayla Olthouse (1-2)
LP: Ainslee Moore
SV: None

Scoring Recap:
The Blossoms put the first run of the game on the board, as Jadyn Hart scored an unearned run off Makenzie Martin's single to right field. 

The Golden Suns put their first runs of the game home from a single up the middle that scored two before adding an unearned third run from a ground out in the fourth.

Kylie Bonicelli singled up the middle to send in Jade Keaton in the fifth to make it a one-run game.

ATU would ground out a runner to first base to advance their final runner home.

The Cotton Blossoms blew the game wide open in the top of the sixth adding five more runs to the board. Dacia Sexton and Maddie Pfleging scored off a fielding error that placed Aubree Goodnight on first. Makenzie Martin then doubled to left center to bring in Jadyn Hart, before a double from Sophie Wood brought in both Goodnight and Martin, helping UAM take the final game, 7-4.

Despite mounting a come-from-behind win in the final game, the Blossoms fell to ATU, 2-1 in the series.

Pitching Performance:
- Jadyn Barger started on the mound once more with the Blossoms, striking out two batters and allowing three runs on four hits.
- Kayla Olthouse earned the win for UAM, allowing only one run on two hits in her 2.2 innings of work
- Makenzie Martin faced one batter in the bottom of the seventh.

Offensive Showcase:
- Makenzie Martin- 3-for-3 with a double, 2RBIs, and a run scored.
- Sophie Wood 1-for-3 with a double and 2RBIs.
- Kylie Bonicelli 1-for-1 with an RBI.

UP NEXT
The Cotton Blossoms are set to return to Alvy Early Field at Ryburn park for a midweek conference doubleheader with the Muleriders of Southern Arkansas University. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 4:00 p.m.

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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