DUNCAN, S.C. – The UNC Pembroke softball team registered 13 hits against North Greenville, but had just two hits in an elimination game against King on Saturday afternoon at Tyger River Park for the Conference Carolinas Tournament.
UNCP used a quick start to take an early lead against NGU after scoring runs in the first two innings. A five-run third inning for the Crusaders turned the tide, but the Braves rallied back and picked up a 7-6 victory after a three-run sixth inning. A five-hit four-run second inning for King proved to be enough as the Tornado advanced with a 5-1 win over UNC Pembroke.
| DOUBLEHEADER SUMMARY |
| GAME 1 FINAL |
UNC Pembroke 7, North Greenville 6 |
| PITCHERS |
WP: Madison Dyson (9-15) LP: Karley Green (15-14) |
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| GAME 2 FINAL |
King 5, UNC Pembroke 1 |
| PITCHERS |
WP: Madison Walter (13-5) LP: Madison Dyson (9-16)
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| RECORDS |
UNC Pembroke (20-31), North Greenville (26-24) King (32-21) |
| KEY INNINGS (GAME 1) |
| TOP 2 |
Marijo Wilkes singled down the left field line, advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt and scored on a single from Roberson. The Braves loaded the bases, but singles from Lauren Hilbourn and Olivia Hall scored a pair of runs to give UNCP a 4-1 lead. |
| BOT 3 |
With runners on first and second, Brianna McRae doubled down the left field line to score two runs, but Virginia Bishop sent one out of the park for give the Crusaders a 5-4 lead. NGU had runners on the corners and an RBI single from A Fowler put North Greenville ahead 6-4. |
| TOP 6 |
UNCP put runners on first and second before Emily Rose knocked a single up the middle to score a run. Marijo Wilkes and Conner Brisson single logged a single score a run apiece and put UNCP in front for good 7-6. |
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| KEY INNINGS (GAME 2) |
| BOT 2 |
Carly Turner singled through the left side and advanced to third on a double from Samantha Helms. A fielder's choice scored Turner, and Helms scored on a groundout. Jessica Campbell plated a Tornado with a single up the middle, followed by an RBI single from Haylee Dye to give King the early 4-0 lead. |
| UNCP LEADERS (GAME 1) |
NGU LEADERS (GAME 1) |
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Samantha Allred 4-4, 2B
Olivia Hall 2-4, 2 RBI
Conner Brisson 2-2, RBI
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Brianna McRae 1-3, 2B, 3 RBI
Virginia Bishop 1-3, HR, 2 RBI |
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| UNCP LEADERS (GAME 2) |
KING LEADERS (GAME 2) |
| Lauren Hilbourn 1-3, 2B |
Lauren Lawson 3-3, 2B, RBI
Camryn Haag 2-3, RBI
Madison Walter 7.0 IP, 8K |
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| BACK THE BRAVES |
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