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Jai Deese 032424
3
Emmanuel (Ga.) EU 14-16
6
Winner UNC Pembroke UNCP 13-21
Emmanuel (Ga.) EU
14-16
3
Final
6
UNC Pembroke UNCP
13-21
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Emmanuel (Ga.) EU 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 7 3
UNC Pembroke UNCP 0 0 0 3 1 2 X 6 11 0

W: Sheppard, Kinsley (6-7) L: M. Edwards (6-5)

3
Emmanuel (Ga.) EU 14-17
4
Winner UNC Pembroke UNCP 14-21
Emmanuel (Ga.) EU
14-17
3
Final
4
UNC Pembroke UNCP
14-21
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Emmanuel (Ga.) EU 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 3 8 1
UNC Pembroke UNCP 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 4 9 1

W: Bullard, Summer (6-9) L: M. Kelley (4-7)

Game Recap: Softball | | Morgan Sheehan, Assistant AD/Communications & Strategic Initiatives

Softball Sweeps Emmanuel In Conference Play

PEMBROKE – The UNC Pembroke softball team was firing on all cylinders on Sunday afternoon to key the program's first sweep of the season taking both games from Emmanuel in a Conference Carolinas doubleheader at the UNCP Softball Field. Emmanuel struck first scoring two runs in the first inning, but the Braves put up three runs in the fourth inning and two runs in the sixth inning to help fuel the 6-3 victory. 

EU and UNCP each scored a pair of runs in the fourth inning, but a walk off home run from Jai Deese in the bottom of the seventh inning gave the Braves the 4-3 win the secure the series sweep. 


 
DOUBLEHEADER SUMMARY
GAME 1 FINAL UNC Pembroke 6, Emmanuel 3
PITCHERS WP: Kinsley Sheppard (6-7) LP: Maddie Edwards (6-5)
GAME 2 FINAL UNC Pembroke 4, Emmanuel 3
PITCHERS WP: Summer Bullard (6-9) LP: Macy Kelley (4-7)
RECORDS UNC Pembroke 14-21, 5-3 CC, Emmaunel 14-17, 3-5 CC
KEY INNINGS (GAME 1)
TOP 1 Ellee Varner and Lexi Jordan both singled to the outfield to start the game, as Jaryn Gibson would plate the first run with an RBI single up the middle. A deep sacrifice fly from Alyssa Adams scored Jordan to give Emmanuel an early 2-0 lead. 
BOT 4 Marijo Wilkes got the inning started with a single up the middle, but Olivia Hall lit up the scoreboard with a two-run blast over the left field fence. Kynley Brewer beat out a bunt and advanced to second on a throwing error. A double from Jai Deese scored Brewer to tie the game at 3-3. 
BOT 6 Kynley Brewer reached on an infield single, but a two-run bomb from Jai Deese gave UNCP a 6-3 lead. 
KEY INNINGS (GAME 2)
TOP 4 Isabel Harrison drew a walk, stole second, and scored on a single up the middle from Aggie Bennett. Bennett advanced to third on a groundout and would score on a single up the middle from Lexi Jordan to give Emmanuel a 3-1 lead. 
BOT 4 Emma Eckhart reached first after being hit by a pitch and scored on a triple to the outfield gap from Kaitlyn King. Kynley Brewer scored King with a single through the left side to tie the score at 3-3. 
BOT 7 Jai Deese walked it off on the second pitch of the at bat with a homer over the left field fence. 
UNCP LEADERS (GAME 1) EU LEADERS (GAME 1)

Jai Deese 2-2, 2B, HR, 3 RBI
Olivia Hall 1-3, HR, 3 RBI
Kynley Brewer 4-4

 Ellee Varner 2-3
Lexi Jordan 2-4, RBI
UNCP LEADERS (GAME 2) EU LEADERS (GAME 2)
Jai Deese 3-3, HR, RBI
Kynley Brewer 2-4, RBI
Kaitlyn King 1-3, 3B, RBI		 Ellee Varner 2-3, RBI
Aggie Bennett 2-3, RBI
Lexi Jordan 2-4, RBI
 
UP NEXT
The Braves will be back in action on Monday when they host Young Harris for a Conference Carolinas doubleheader. First pitch of the twinbill is set for 11 a.m. at the UNCP Softball Field. Admission is free.
 
STAY CONNECTED
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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.
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