PEMBROKE – The UNC Pembroke softball team registered 17 hits across two games, four of which were home runs, to highlight an impressive offensive performance on the way to a key twinbill sweep over visiting North Greenville on Friday at the UNCP Softball Field.
The Braves tied up the opening game after a three-run sixth inning, and walked it off on a three-run blast from
Lauren Hilbourn to win 11-10 in extra innings.
Kaci Roberson's two-run homer in the fifth inning of game two proved to be a spark as UNCP won 3-0.
The outcome for the Braves marked just the second conference sweep of the season as UNCP is now 4-2 all-time against North Greenville. The Crusaders have now lost three out of their last four games and fall to 6-10 when playing on the road.
| DOUBLEHEADER SUMMARY |
| GAME 1 FINAL |
UNC Pembroke 11, North Greenville 10 (8 Innings) |
| PITCHERS |
WP: Summer Bullard (3-6) LP: Karley Green (8-10) |
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| GAME 2 FINAL |
UNC Pembroke 3, North Greenville 0 |
| PITCHERS |
WP: Summer Bullard (4-6) LP: Maddie Gore (5-3)
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| RECORDS |
UNC Pembroke 12-21, 5-5 CC; North Greenville 16-18, 6-8 CC |
| KEY INNINGS (GAME 1) |
| BOT 3 |
The Braves loaded the bases after a single from Kadence Sheppard, Conner Brisson drew a walk and Kaci Roberson reached on a fielder's choice. Samantha Allred cleared the bases and lit up the scoreboard with a grand slam over the center field fence to tie the score at 4-4. |
| TOP 6 |
A ill-timed fielding error allowed Karley Green to reach base safely, but Brianna McRae smacked a homer over the center field fence. Virginia Bishop and Ali Hartin each sent one out of the park to give North Greenville an 8-5 lead. |
| BOT 8 |
With the International Tiebreaker rule in play, Cirsten Calloway started the inning on second base. Samantha Allred drew a five-pitch walk, but Lauren Hilbourn walked it off with a big time homer over the center field fence. |
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| KEY INNINGS (GAME 2) |
| BOT 5 |
Kadence Sheppard reach via a bunt single, but Kaci Roberson smacked one over the left field fence to put UNCP ahead 2-0. |
| UNCP LEADERS (GAME 1) |
NGU LEADERS (GAME 1) |
Samantha Allred 1-2, HR, 3 BB, 4 RBI
Lauren Hilbourn 1-2, HR, 3 RBI
Cirsten Calloway 2-5, 3B, RBI |
Ali Hartin 3-5, 2B, HR, 3 RBI
Brianna McRae 3-4, 3B, HR, 2 RBI
Virginia Bishop 3-4, 2B, HR, 2 RBI |
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| UNCP LEADERS (GAME 2) |
NGU LEADERS (GAME 2) |
Kaci Roberson 1-2, HR, 2 RBI
Lauren Hilbourn 1-3, HR, RBI |
Lexis Wilkinson 2-4
Maddie Stone 1-2, 2B |
| UP NEXT |
The Braves will be back in action at home on Saturday against Converse for the Autism Awareness Series. First pitch is set for 2 p.m. at the UNCP Softball Field and admission is free.
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| BACK THE BRAVES |
| Fans can help support the UNC Pembroke Baseball program by joining the Braves Club, or by making a gift directly to the program. To find out more information about the Braves Club, visit UNCPBraves.com/BravesClub or email braves.club@uncp.edu. To make a monetary gift, visit UNCPBraves.com/Give and indicate "baseball team" in notes section. |
