ADA, Okla. - Arkansas-Monticello's Blossom softball team closed out its Great American Conference meeting with the Tigers of East Central University. The Blossoms held onto a 2-1 lead before falling to ECU in the bottom of the seventh, 2-3.

Game 3, 7 Innings
Arkansas-Monticello: 2, East Central: 3
WP: Bradi Odom (6-6)
LP: Kayla Olthouse (2-8)
SV: None

Scoring Recap:
The Blossoms opened scoring, placing their only two runs on the board in the first. Kylie Bonicelli led off for UAM with a solo shot to left field, while Jolie Bazan scored the second to close the inning.

The Tigers placed their first run in the second off a single up the middle, and the final two in the seventh, starting with a bases-loaded hit by pitch to move a runner home, and a single to right field to walk off the game.

ECU took the game 3-2, and the series 3-0.

Pitching Performances
- Makenzie Martin started in the circle for the Blossoms, pitching 2.0 innings, allowing one run on four hits.
- Kayla Olthouse pitched the remaining 4.0 innings, allowing two runs on eight hits, suffering the loss in the circle.

Offensive Showcase
- Kylie Bonicelli - 1-for-3 with one home run, 1 RBI, and one run scored.
- Aubree Goodnight - 1-for-4 with 1 2B.

ON DECK FOR THE BLOSSOMS
Arkansas-Monticello Softball returns to the diamond on Friday, April 24, as they take on the Muleriders of Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas. First pitch of game one of the series is set for 6:00 p.m.

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