DAHLONEGA, Ga. – The UNC Pembroke softball team was limited to just one hit, while No. 1 North Georgia rattled off eight hits on the way to an 8-0 victory against the Braves in five innings. 
 
The setback for the Braves (2-7) marks the third straight road loss this season. The Nighthawks (8-1) improve to 4-1 when playing at home this season. 



 
 

DOUBLEHEADER SUMMARY
GAME 1 FINAL	#1 North Georgia 8, UNC Pembroke 0 (5 Innings)
PITCHERS	WP: Kristen Davis (4-0)    LP: Summer Bullard (0-5)
RECORDS	UNC Pembroke (2-7), North Georgia (8-1)

KEY INNINGS (GAME 1)
BOT 4	North Georgia put runners on first and third after a leadoff double from Georgia Blair and a single from Sydney Blair. A G Mixon double to right center field scored a pair of runs, and the Nighthawks would take a 5-0 lead after an RBI groundout from Madison Simmons later that inning.

UNCP LEADERS (GAME 1)	UNG LEADERS (GAME 1)
MaKenna Sibbet 1-2	Gracie Mixon 2-3, 2B, 4 RBI Madison Simmons 1-2, 2 RBI Kristen Davis 5.0 IP, 6K

 

UP NEXT

The Braves will be back in action on Saturday for the second day of the UNG Leadoff Classic. UNCP is set to face Lenoir-Rhyne at 2 p.m., and will wrap up the day against Lake Erie at 4 p.m.

 

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BACK THE BRAVES

Fans can help support the UNC Pembroke Softball 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 "softball team" in notes section.