BETHANY, Okla. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello Softball team opened its final GAC Series of the regular season on Saturday in Bethany, Oklahoma, as they took on the Crimson Storm of Southern Nazarene University. The Blossoms would fall in the weekend opener, 8-1.

Game 1, 7 Innings
 
Arkansas-Monticello: 1, Southern Nazarene: 8
WP: K. Woodard (5-3)
LP: Kayla Olthouse (4-7)
SV: None

Scoring Recap:
The Blossoms scored first in the series opener, taking an early lead in the second on a SAC bunt from Kammie Walker.

Southern Nazarene responded with five runs in the bottom of the inning. The Crimson Storm saw an RBI single and a grand slam to reclaim a 5-1 lead. SNU saw an RBI double and a two-run home run in the fourth to increase the lead to 8-1.

UAM was unable to score another run, resulting in an 8-1 loss for the Blossoms.

Pitching Performance:
- Kayla Olthouse started in the circle for the Blossoms, totaling 1.1 innings with four runs on five hits.
- Makenzie Marting saw 2.1 innings with four runs allowed on four hits. She struck out four batters.
- Ronnie Johnson was the final pitcher for UAM. She saw 2.1 hit-less innings with a strikeout and no runs scored.

Offensive Scoring Performance:
- Jadyn Hart - 2-for-3 with a triple and 1 run scored

On Deck For The Blossoms
The Blossoms will close out the regular season tomorrow with the Crimson Storm in a doubleheader starting at 2:00 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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