Softball Drops Both Contests on Final Day of the Governors Classic

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.-- Belmont University dropped both competitive contests against The University of Dayton (5-3) and Austin Peay State University (5-4) on the final day of the Governors classic. 

The Bruins now hold a 13-8 record on the season after splitting the Governors Classic 2-2. 

How it Happened: Game 1 
The Dayton Flyers set the tone for the day with an RBI single to begin the tight matchup.

Belmont countered quickly in the second with a momentous RBI single from Baie Ensio. The Bruins took the 2-1 lead in the second on Nicole Hughes' RBI single to score Kaley Varner who was previously hit by a pitch.

A 3 RBI double from the Flyers' Kaelene Walkter gave Dayton a 2 run lead in the fourth. 

Bases loaded in the fourth the Bruins capitalized to score Ensio on Hughes second RBI single of the day. 

Dayton's Taylor Erschen finalized the scoring for the day with a solo homerun to add insurance to the lead. 

Emma Summers and Ellie Giles both saw time in the circle to combine for 7 strikeouts. 


How it Happened: Game 2 
Another close matchup on the field today against host team Austin Peay. 

Belmont got on the board first after a scoreless beginning three innings. Ensio and Emily Cockrill both singled to set the stage for Kathryn Flower's blasted 2 RBI single. 

The Governors felt the heat and went up 3-2 over the Bruins in the fourth on a RBI single and a 2 RBI single. 

Kaliey Brown came in clutch to post her own 2 RBI single in the sixth. 

Austin Peay loaded the bases to score two additional runs on a walk and a single to take the lead in the bottom of the sixth. 

The Bruins were unable to produce in the seventh to make the 5-4 score final. 

Up Next: The Bruins host Indiana University Tuesday, March 14 for their home opener. First pitch is set for 3:30 p.m. 


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