DUNCAN, S.C. – Emmanuel scored four runs in the opening inning and put 10 hits in play to secure a 6-3 victory over the UNC Pembroke softball team on Friday afternoon in the opening game of the day for the Conference Carolinas Tournament. The Braves loaded the bases in the bottom of the seventh inning against Belmont Abbey, but 6-5 in an elimination game of the tournament hosted at Tyger River Park.
The Braves finished the season with a 27-17 regular season record, 14-10 in conference play, and a record and went 2-2 in tournament play.
| DOUBLEHEADER SUMMARY |
| GAME 1 FINAL |
Emmanuel 6, UNC Pembroke 3 |
| PITCHERS |
WP: Kaitlyn Pickens (9-3) LP: Kinsley Sheppard (13-6) S: Maddie Edwards (3) |
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| GAME 2 FINAL |
Belmont Abbey 6, UNC Pembroke 5 |
| PITCHERS |
WP: Abby Craver (15-7) LP: Tatum Brummitt (0-2) |
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| RECORDS |
UNC Pembroke 27-17, 14-10 CC, Emmanuel 37-20, 14-10 CC, Belmont Abbey 32-14, 15-9 CC |
| KEY INNINGS (GAME 1 VS. EMMANUEL) |
| BOT 1 |
Kyna Cheney singled and advanced to second on the throw. Cheney scored on a groundout and scored on a single from Mackenzie Hogan. A single up the middle from Kya Santiago put runners on first an second for the Lions. Ellee Varner singled to score Hogan and Santiago, and after an ill-timed throwing error, Varner scored for a 4-0 lead. |
| TOP 7 |
Jordan Adcox drew a walk and stole second on a wild pitch. Emily Biddle singled to score Adcox, followed by an RBI single from Samantha Allred to plate Biddle. |
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| KEY INNINGS (GAME 2 VS. BELMONT ABBEY) |
| TOP 6 |
Marijo Wilkes knocked a single to the outfield gap to score Lauren Hilbourn who reached on a fielder's choice. Emily Rose singled to the center field to move Wilkes to third, but an ill-timed throwing error allowed Wilkes to score and knot the score at 5-5. |
| BOT 6 |
Belmont Abbey put runners on first and second after Hailie Mele walked and Bailey Presley singled. Cameron Cooper smacked a double to the left center field grass to drive in the go ahead run. |
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| UNCP LEADERS (GAME 1) |
EC LEADERS (GAME 1) |
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Ellee Varner 2-3, RBI
Jaryn Gibson 1-1, 2B, 2 RBI |
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| UNCP LEADERS (GAME 2) |
BAC LEADERS (GAME 2) |
Jordan Adcox 2-4, 2B
Emily Biddle 2-4, RBI
Samantha Allred 3-4
MaKenna Sibbett 2-4
Emily Rose 2-4, RBI |
Bailey Presley 2-3, RBI
Cameron Cooper 3-4, 2B, 2 RBI
Mackenzie Sprinkle 1-3, 2B, RBI
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