The Blue Raiders got on the board in the first as Alexis Rodgers scored on a single by Emily Priar. Rodgers scored again in the third on a base hit by Ally Goniea.  Lindsey Wilson extended their lead in the fifth, scoring four runs. Jordan Gilland led off the inning reaching on a SSU error. Amy Harner reached on a single and a single by Jamie Williams scored Gilland. Goniea followed with a three-run homerun, giving the Blue Raiders the 6-0 advantage. Lindsey Wilson plated another run in the sixth on an RBI single by Harner. [Box Score]

Ali Thompson was tagged with the loss to fall to 13-7 on the mound. She pitched a complete game, allowing two runs on five hits, one walk, while striking out six.

Martina Riney picked up the win for the Tigers. Riney worked 2.2 innings allowing three hits. Courtney Turpin pitched the final 4.1 innings allowing two hits, striking out four. [Box Score]

The Bears opened the doubleheader with a 6-2 victory. Kirsti Yates had a stellar game at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and homerun. She also scored one run and drove in three runners. 

Yates got the Bears on the board in the fourth as she hit a two-run homerun. Abbey Barrett also scored in the fourth on an RBI by Jazel DeAutremont.

Shawnee State added to their score in the fifth with a pair of runs. Ericka Leighty led the inning off and reached on a Pikeville error. Kendra Clark singled and Yates reached on another PC error to load the bases. Clark and Leighty then scored on a hit by Sam Attinger to extend the Bears lead to 5-0. 

Pikeville scored two runs in the sixth to cut the Bears lead 5-2.

In the top of the seventh, Leighty added another run as she scored on Yates' double to give the Bears the 6-2 win.

Ali Thompson got the win as she went the distance and allowed two runs on five hits. She did not allow a walk, while striking out four.

Clark went 2-for-3 with two runs. [Box Score]

Pikeville came back in the night cap and blanked the Bears 1-0. Shawnee State had only two hits in the game, while Pikeville only accumulated three hits.

Pikeville tallied their run in the sixth. Kayla Cantrell reached on a SSU error and then scored on a single by Hannah Vinson.

Tara Prater was tagged with the loss. She pitched 5.1 innings and allowed one run (unearned) on two hits, two walks, while striking out two. Thompson returned and worked the final 0.2 inning and allowed one hit. [Box Score]

Shawnee continued to struggle defensively as they committed an error in the first inning allowing Rio Grande to score and take the early 1-0 lead. The RedStorm added to their lead with three runs in the third. Amber Bowman hit an RBI single through the right side to score Jaymie Rector and Anna Smith followed with a two-run homerun extending Rio Grande's lead to 4-0. 

Shawnee State answered with a run in the bottom of the inning. With two outs, Kirsti Yates hit a single to left and then advanced on a wild pitch. A base hit by Sam Attinger allowed Yates to score the Bears' first run of the game.  However, the Bears were unable to score another run in the game and Rio went on to score runs in the fifth and seventh to cap off the 6-1 victory.

Ali Thompson was tagged with the loss. She allowed six runs (five earned) on 10 hits, one walk, while striking out four. 

Smith got the win for the RedStorm as she allowed one run on four hits, while striking out nine.  She also went 2-for-4 at the plate with three RBI's. [Box Score]

In the night cap, Shawnee State struggled offensively.  The Bears were held scoreless and managed only three hits through six innings.The RedStorm posted two runs in the first inning. They went on to score a pair of runs in each the third, fifth and seventh inning to take the commanding 8-0 advantage. The Bears finally got on the board in the seventh. Shawnee State led the inning off with back-to-back singles to load the bases. Jazel DeAutremont grounded out but allowed Abbey Barrett to cross the plate.  Another groundout by Chelsea Wall, allowed Kendra Clark to score, but the Bears' quickly ended the inning and the game with the third consecutive groundout to fall 8-2.

Tara Prater got the loss as she gave up eight runs (five earned) on 10 hits. In the game she walked two batters, while striking out one.

Allison Mills picked up the win as she worked the entire game allowing two runs on six hits, while striking out four.

Clark finished the game 2-for-3 at the plate.  [Box Score]

Shawnee State took game one, 4-3.  Shawnee State posted three runs in the first inning to take the early lead. Freshman Kirsti Yates hit a single to the pitcher and scored as sophomore Sam Attinger hit a base. After Attinger advanced to scoring position on a wild pitch, sophomore Abbey Barrett singled through the left side to score Attinger. A base hit by freshman Holly Brabson advanced Barrett to second where she scored from on a single by freshman Brittany Ellis.

The Blue Knight cut the deficit by scoring a pair of runs in the fourth.  Megan Risner led off the inning with a homerun. A single by Tieana Steele allowed Tami Lasley to score and cut the Bears lead to 3-2. 

The Bears answered in the bottom of the inning with a run to extend their lead 4-2. Sophomore Jazel DeAutremont led the inning off with a double to right center. She advanced to third on a wild pitch and scored on a sacrifice fly by sophomore Jamie Clevenger.

Urbana scored another run in the fifth, but isn't wasn't enough as they lost 4-3.

Yates went 2-for-2 at the plate with a double.

Sophomore Ali Thompson improves her record to 12-5 on the mound with the win.  She pitched a complete game allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits. She struck out four batters, while not allowing a walk.

Chelsea Mead got the loss for the Blue Knights. She pitched 4.0 innings and allowed four runs on seven hits, three walks and had one strikeout. [Box Score]

Shawnee State struggled defensively in the night cap as they fell 8-3. Shawnee State scored a run in the first and Yates hit a solo homerun in the third to give the Bears the 2-0 advantage. However, in the top of the fifth, the Bears' accumulated three errors, allowing Urbana to score six runs, one of which was earned. 

The Bears posted a run in the sixth inning, but Urbana answered with a pair of the runs in the seventh to seal the victory.

Ericka Leighty and Yates each went 2-for-4 at the plate. 

Freshman Tara Prater was tagged with the loss as she pitched a complete game allowing eight runs (two earned) on eight hits.  She allowed four walks, while striking out one.

Haley Jo Kolmerten got the win as he pitched the final 4.0 innings and gave up one run on five hits and a walk. [Box Score]

Both teams got off to a slow start, exchanging three batters per inning, until late in the fourth inning. A double to left field from sophomore Sam Attinger started the Bears off in the game. In the bottom of the sixth inning, sophomore Ericka Leighty hit a two-run homer bringing in the Bears only runs for the first game. [Box Scores]

The winning pitcher for Shawnee was sophomore Ali Thompson. In 23 at bats she accumulated 14 strike outs, a new career-high, and allowed only two hits. Thompson allowed not hits and gave up no walks.

West Virginia Tech's Sang was tagged for the loss allowing six hits in the game and giving up two runs.

In the second game, freshman Kirsti Yates put the Bears on the board early in the first inning after a single to second base. Attinger was able to scored for the Bear in the third inning after an error by the left fielder and single from sophomore Abbey Barrett. In the fifth inning, Shawnee put up four runs from Leighty, Yates, Barrett, and freshman Holly Brabson. [Box Score]

Freshman Tara Prater was tagged for the win allowing only six hits in 28 at bats.

West Virginia Tech's Stapleton collected the loss after giving up nine hits and six runs in 28 at bats.

In the opener, LWC's pitcher Anyibell Ramirez and power hitter Mikaila Etheredge powered the Blue Raiders to a 7-0 victory.

Shawnee State fell behind early and were never able to solve hard throwing Ramirez, who recorded 11 strikeouts in the game. Lindsey Wilson pushed two runs across on the top of the first. A double by Jamie Williams and a Shawnee State error allowed another run to cross the plate, giving the Blue Raiders the early 2-0 lead. Designated player Etheredge led off the second with a homerun to extend LWC's lead to 3-0. Shawnee State did a nice job, holding the Blue Raiders to only two hits in the next three innings. The Blue Raiders added three more runs in the sixth. Ally Goniea led the inning with a base hit. Pinch runner Megan Huckaby advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Kelly McCarty and scored on a single by Emily Priar, bringing Etheredge to the plate. Etheredge hit her second homerun of game extending the Blue Raiders lead to 6-0.  Lindsey Wilson tallied another run in the top of the seventh as Goniea scored on another SSU error to take game one 7-0.

Sophomore Ali Thompson was tagged with the loss, going to 9-4 on the mound. She pitched a complete game allowing seven runs (five earned) on 12 hits, with two walks while striking out one.

Ramirez improves to 21-3 on the mound as she pitched a complete game allowing only three hits, three walks and retiring 11 Bears.

Etheredge finished the game 3-for-4 at the plate with the two homeruns. [Box Score]

In the night cap, Shawnee State's comeback fell just short as they lost 5-4.

LWC's pitcher Morgan Paschall had kept the Bears guessing and off balance all game. However, with the top of the order leading off the sixth, SSU mounted a rally. Sophomore Ericka Leighty led off with a single and moved to second when freshman Kirsti Yates was hit by a pitch. Sophomore Sam Attinger hit a sharp grounder through the middle, loading the bases for sophomore Abbey Barrett. She promptly singled, bringing home SSU's first runs of the day and cutting Lindsey Wilson's lead to 5-2. The rally didn't stop there. Attinger then scored as freshman Brittany Ellis reached on a fielder's choice. Sophomore Jazel DeAutremont knocked a base hit through the right side to score Barrett, cutting the lead to 5-4. Game one starter Ramirez came in to close the door on the Bears as she replaced Paschall on the mound. It wasn't easy as junior Jourdan Priddy hit a single to right. Unfortunately for the Bears DeAutremont was forced out at second on the play. Despite getting the tying run on and winning run to the plate, Ramirez proved too strong and got the Raiders out with the two game-sweep.

Barrett finished 2-for-4 at the plate with a run scored and two RBI's.

Freshman Tara Prater was tagged with loss, falling to 4-7 on the mound. She pitched a complete game allowing five runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks.

Paschall improves her record on the mound to 14-1 as she pitched 5.1 innings allowing four runs on six hits, one walk. She struck out 12 in the game. Ramirez gets the save as she pitched the final 1.2 innings allowing one hit, one walk and striking out three. [Box Score]

Ali Thompson was tagged with the loss as he pitched a complete game allowing six runs (four earned) on 12 hits. She didn't not allow a walk against three strikeouts.

Michelle Dresselhaus got the win for the Tigers. She allowed four hits, one walk, while striking out eight. [Box Score]

The Bears lost the night cap 7-6. Both teams posted a run in the second inning.  In the third, the Bears posted four runs. Ericka Leighty got the Bears going as she singled to deep right-center and advanced on a single by Kirsti Yates. SSU loaded the bases on a base hit by Sam Attinger. Holly Brabson drilled a double to left-center, scoring two runs. A sacrifice fly to center by Abby Barrett allowed Attinger to tag up and score. The Bears posted their fourth run as Brabson scored a a base hit by Jazel DeAutremont.

The Tigers cut the deficit with two runs in the bottom of the inning. Georgetown knotted the game at 5-5 in the fifth and took the lead with a pair of runs in the sixth. 

In their final attempt in the game, the Bears fell short as they only scored one run in the top of the seventh. Brabson led the inning off with a base hit to center and advanced to second as Barrett was hit by a pitch. DeAutremont loaded the bases with a walk. With no outs, Tori Osborne hit a single to center, scoring Brabson, however DeAutremont was forced out at second for the first out of the inning. With the tying run on third, the Bears finished the inning with consecutive strikeouts to fall 7-6.

Leighty, Yates, Brabson and Barrett each tallied two hits in the game. Barrett had a homerun and Brabson added a double.

Tara Prater got the loss as she allowed seven runs on 12 hits, while striking out two.

Miranda Buchanan got the win as he came in in the fifth and pitched 3.2 innings allowing one run on three hits. She struck out four batters.
[Box Score]

Both teams struggle to get any runs on the board until late in the game. After only eight combined hits from both teams, Virginia-Wise was the first to score in the top of the sixth. Wise’s Megan Dillion hit a single up the middle to start the inning. She advanced to second on a wild pitch from Shawnee’s sophomore Ali Thompson and then scored after another single up the middle. The Cavaliers weren’t able to produce anymore runs in the inning, giving the Bears a chance in the bottom of the sixth. Sophomore Jamie Clevenger was hit by a pitch, putting the Bears first runner on base. Next up, freshman Kirsti Yates was able to reach first after a fielder’s choice. Clevenger and Yates both scored on two separate wild pitches, finally putting Shawnee on the board. Freshman Nikki Nance was able to score the winning run, in the seventh, for the Bears after an error by Virginia-Wise’s catcher ending the game.

Thompson was the winning pitcher, tallying one walk and three strikeouts in 27 at bats. She only allowed two runs, one of them earned.

Wise’s Chelsey Booth was tagged for the loss, allowing two hits and collecting seven strikeouts. [Box Score]

Shawnee State fell in the night cap, 4-3. Both teams scored in the second inning, but the Cavaliers posted three runs in the fifth to take the 4-1 lead. Shawnee State's defense struggled in the fifth, as they tallied two errors prolonging the Cavaliers at bat. Down 4-1, the Bears rallied in the sixth.  Yates led off with a single and Barrett followed with a walk. Brabson loaded the bases as she walked. Ellis followed with a two RBI single to pull the Bears within one, 4-3, however that is as close as the Bears would get. 

Freshman Tara Prater was tagged with the loss as she pitched a complete game allowing four runs (three unearned) on 10 hits, while striking out two.

Booth picked up the win for the Cavaliers.  She pitched 6.0 innings and allowed three runs on five hits, while walking three and striking out five. [Box Score]

Campbellsville wasted no time getting on the board, scoring two runs early in the first. Both teams struggled to get anything going until junior Brooke Long was hit by a pitch putting her on base for he Bears. Cumberland’s right fielder gave up and error allowing Long to score for Shawnee. In the fifth, the Bears scored again, after freshman Holly Brabson hit a two run homer, bringing in sophomore Sam Attinger. Campbellsville ultimately ran away with the game, scoring four runs in the fifth and five runs in the sixth.

Sophomore Ali Thompson was tagged for the loss, giving up 12 runs and 14 hits.

Cumberland’s Courtney Turpin collected the win, allowing four runs and five hits in 24 at bats.

In the second game, Campbellsville put another two runs on the board early in the first.  Just like the first game, Long was hit by a pitch and later scored to put the Bears on the board in the fourth. Campbellsville quickly answered in the bottom of the fourth scoring another two runs. In the fifth, sophomore Jamie Clevenger reached base on an error by the short stop. She was driven home by a double from Attinger. Clevenger would score again in the seventh after a double by freshman Kirsti Yates and a single by Attinger would bring in Yates, but it wasn’t enough to win the game.

Freshman Tara Prater was tagged for the loss allowing five runs and nine hits.

Cumberland’s Martina Riney got the win, giving up two runs, six hits, and five strike outs.

Shawnee will take on Lindsey Wilson on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. The game is scheduled to start at 3 p.m.

The Bears were shut out in the first game by the Panthers, as they struggled to find a rhythm. Davenport was quick to score in the first inning, after capitalizing on an early error by Shawnee. Davenport added to their lead on the next round at bat in the second inning, scoring three more runs. Offensively, the Bears were only able to produce four hits in the first game and allowed 13 hits from the Panthers.

Davenport's Sam Cole was the winning pitcher. She allowed four hits, walked one batter and struck out six.

Sophomore Ali Thompson was tagged for the loss, giving up nine runs and 13 hits. [Box Score]

Again, Davenport came out early and set the tone for the second game. The Panthers scored in the first inning after two sacrifice hits drove a runner in to score. In the fourth inning, Davenport began to build on their lead scoring an additional two runs. Plagued by errors in the fifth inning, Shawnee gave up another four runs bringing the score to 7-0. In the sixth inning, the Bears lifted their spirits after hitting two solo home runs by freshmen Kirsti Yates and Holly Brabson.

Davenport's Karlee Despres collected the win allowing two runs, two hits, four walks, and five strike outs.

Freshman Tara Prater was tagged for the loss. She allowed 12 hits, walking two batters and striking out two as well. [Box Score]

The Shawnee State Softball Team swept the University of Cumberlands Saturday in a conference double-header, 11-3 and 8-3. After the games, Shawnee improves their record to 12-4 and 4-0 in the Mid-South Conference while Cumberlands falls to 9-16 and 1-9 in the Mid-South.

The Bear took control of the game from the very first at bat with a double to left center from sophomore Erika Leighty. Sophomore Jamie Clevenger hit a quick single to bring in Shawnee's first score of the game. Freshman Kirsti Yates hit a double to deep left-center bringing in another run for the Bears, followed by a single from sophomore Abby Barrett. Shawnee took off again in the second inning, scoring another three runs. In the top of the fifth the Bears really stole the show, scoring five runs. Leighty was the first to score and a double to deep center from freshman Kendra Clark brought in Yates, Barrett and freshman Brittany Ellis.

Sophomore Ali Thompson collected the win, allowing three runs and eight hits.

Cumberland's Angela Steuer was tagged for the loss.

In the second game it was Leighty who, again, started Shawnee off right. She scored in the top of the first, moving momentum in favor of the Bears. Cumberlands was able to match Shawnee with a run of their own in the bottom of the first, but the Bears answered with another run in the next inning from Ellis. The game remained scoreless until the top of the seventh where Shawnee ran away with the game. After several errors from the Patriots, the Bears scored an outstanding six runs to close the game.

Freshman Tara Prater gathered the win, allowing 3 runs and 11 hits.

Cumberland's Carrie Cobb was tagged for the loss.

March 22 vs. St. Catharine

Offensively, Shawnee State only had three hits in the game, but three Patriots errors gave the Bears the edge to defeat St. Catharine 3-1. St. Catharine committed all three of their errors in the second and allowed freshman designated player Holly Brabson to cross the plate and give the Bears the 1-0 lead. Shawnee State scored two more runs in the fifth as sophomore Ericka Leighty hit her first home-run of the season, scoring two runs and giving the Bears the 3-0 advantage.  With bases loaded in the top of the sixth for the Patriots, Thompson hit Hagen Goldey allowing St. Catharine to score their only run of the game.

Sophomore Ali Thompson improved to 6-1 on the mound as she pitched a complete game allowing only one run on seven hits. She walked two batters while striking out six. 

SCC's Ashley Cardenas was tagged with the loss as she allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits, while walking two and striking out seven. [Box Score]

The Bears took game two, 6-3.  Shawnee State scored four runs in the bottom of the second to take the 4-0 cushion as sophomore Jamie Clevenger and Leighty each hit two RBI singles.  Shawnee State added to their lead in the fifth with a pair of runs.  Freshman Nikki Nance scored on a wild pitch while sophomore Abbey Barrett added another run on a Patriots' error, extending the lead 6-0.  Patriots cut the lead in half scoring three runs in the top of the sixth, but it wasn't enough as the Bears went on to win 6-3. 

Freshman Tara Prater got the win.  She allowed three runs on seven hits, with one walk and one strikeout in 6.1 innings pitched.  Thompson got the save pitching the final 0.2 inning allowing one walk. 

Clevenger went 2-for-3 at the plate with a run scored and RBI.  [Box Score]

March 18 vs. University of West Florida @ Pensacola, FL

The Shawnee State Softball Team closed out their 2011 Spring Break Trip falling two games to the University of West Florida.  Shawnee State falls to 8-4 on the season.  West Florida improves to 11-6.

Shawnee State was shutout in the opener 10-0.  The Argos scored in each inning to run rule the Bears in five. The Bears tallied only one hit in the game.

Sophomore Ali Thompson picked up her first loss of the season on the mound as she allowed 10 runs (seven earned) on 10 hits and four walks.  She retired four batters in the game. [Box Score]

In the night cap, the Bears fell 5-2.  West Florida took a 4-0 lead after three and the Bears cut the lead in half scoring a run in each the fourth and fifth innings.  Freshman Holly Brabson scored in the fourth on a singly through the middle by Brittany Ellis. In the fifth, Brabson drove in sophomore Ericka Leighty on a single to left field.  West Florida posted another run in the seventh to capture the 5-2 victory.

Brabson and Leighty each went 2-for-4 in the game.

Freshman Tara Prater was tagged with the loss, as she allowing five runs, all unearned, on 11 hits. She walked three batters, while striking out one.  [Box Score]

March 17 vs. Central Methodist @ Pensacola, FL

The Shawnee State Softball Team split a double-header with Central Methodist. 

The Bears won the opener 2-1.  Barrett scored both SSU runs, scoring a run in the first of a Central Methodist error and in the third off of a single by Baker. 

Thompson got the win as she allowed only one run on three hits while striking out seven. [Box Score]

Shawnee State fell in the night-cap 13-0 in five innings.  The Bears struggled offensively as they only reached base twice in the entire game. 

Prater was tagged with the loss.  [Box Score]

March 16 vs. Springfield (IL) @ Pensacola, FL

The Bears tallied two more wins on Wednesday as they swept with Illinois-Springfield. 

Shawnee State took game one 9-2 in six innings.  Leighty led off the Bears with a triple and scored on a sacrifice fly-out by Yates.  After reaching on a walk and advancing to second on a passed ball, Barrett scored on a Prairie Star error.  Singles by Priddy and freshman Brittany Ellis drove in two more runs, giving the Bears the 4-0 advantage after the first inning.  The Bears added to their lead in the second as Attinger hit a single driving in two more runs.  Illinois-Springfield got on the board in the third scoring two runs.  In the fourth, Baker drove in Leighty and Yates with a base hit.  Baker hit a double in the sixth to score another Bear run to tally the final score of 9-2. 

Thompson got the win allowing two runs on nine hits, while striking out two.  [Box Score]

After scoring seven runs in the third inning the Bears saw their lead dwindle in the final three innings, but were able to squeaked by the Prairie Stars 7-6 in the night cap.  Baker knocked in Yates to get Shawnee State on the scoreboard.  Attinger then hit Barrett in for another run. With bases loaded Nance walked, sending Attinger across the plate. Freshman Stevie Thornberry doubled driving in three more runs for the Bears. Thornsberry then scored on a single by Leighty to give the Bears the 7-0 cushion.  However, the Prairie Stars didn't give up, scoring a run in the fifth and three more in the sixth and with their final chance came up short scoring only two runs in the seventh to fall 7-6.

Leighty and Baker each had two hits in the game. 

On the mound, Prater got the win.  She pitched a complete game allowing six runs on 13 hits with two walks and a strikeout. [Box Score]

March 15 vs. St. Ambrose @ Pensacola, FL

Shawnee State swept a double-header against St. Ambrose.  After only accumulating eight hits the day before, Shawnee State rebounded offensively and amassed 32 hits on the day.

Shawnee State shut out St. Ambrose 11-0 in game one. Thompson improves to 3-0 on the mound as she pitched a complete game allowing only three hits, two walks while striking out three.  Shawnee State scored runs in every inning, but the third en route to the shut out.

Sophomore Ericka Leighty went 3-for-4 at the plate with two runs scored and an RBI.  Baker went 2-for-4 with three runs scored and four RBI's, while freshmen Jazel DeAutremont and Holly Brabson each went 2-for-3.  [Box Score]

In game two, Shawnee State came back to win as they scored 12 runs in the final two innings to win 21-11. Shawnee State out hit their opponents 21 to 11 in the game.  Attinger went 5-for-5 at the plate with three doubles, four runs scored and six RBI's. Leighty finished the game 4-for-5 with two stolen bases. Barrett and Baker each had three hits and a double in the game.

Prater got the win on the mound allowing 11 runs (two earned) on 12 hits, with a walk and struck out a season-high seven batters. [Box Score]

March 14 vs. William Jewell @ Pensacola, FL

The Shawnee State Softball Team opened their spring break trip splitting a double-header with William Jewell.  The Bears won the opener 5-2, despite being out hit 10-5 in the game. Junior Brooke Baker got the Bears started in the second inning, when she led off with a double to right center.  Sophomore Sam Attinger walked to get on base. Pinch running for Baker, Nikki Nance, scored on a single by freshman Holly Brabson and Attinger scored on a sacrifice fly-out by junior Jourdan Priddy to give the Bears the 2-0 lead after two. William Jewell scored a run in the fourth.  Priddy led off the fifth inning with a single and advanced to scoring position on a sacrifice bunt by freshman Kendra Clark.  A wild pitch advanced Priddy and freshman Kirsti Yates reached on an error by WJU's catcher.  Sophomore Abbey Barrett then hit a three-run homerun to extend the Bears' lead to 5-1.  William Jewell scored a run in the seventh, as they fell 5-2.

Barrett finished 2-for-3 at the plate. Sophomore Ali Thompson got the win on the mound allowing two runs on 10 hits with four walks and four strikeouts. [Box Score]

In game two, William Jewell defeated the Bears 2-0. The Bears only managed four hits in the shutout. Baker went 3-for-3 at the plate.  Freshman Tara Prater was tagged with the loss as he allowing two runs on 10 hits.  She walked four, while striking out four. [Box Score]

March 8 vs. Pikeville

The Shawnee State Softball Team opened the 2011 season sweeping Pikeville in conference action on Tuesday afternoon.  Offensively the Bears out hit Pikeville 22-10 on the day.  

The Bears won game one 11-7.  Shawnee State got on the board early scoring three runs in the first inning.  Freshman Kendra Clark got the Bears rolling, as she led off the inning with a double.  Sophomore Ericka Leighty followed with a single to right field.  Freshman Kirsti Yates then hit a sacrifice fly to left field scoring Clark.  Leighty then scored on a Pikeville error.  Junior Brooke Baker gave the Bears the 3-0 lead when she hit a double to center, scoring sophomore Abbey Barrett.  Shawnee State added to their lead in the second, as sophomore Jamie Clevenger scored on a single by Yates.  In the third inning, freshman Holly Brabson singled though the right side scoring Baker and Barrett to give the Bears the 6-0 advantage through three innings.  Pikeville got on the board in the top of the fourth scoring two runs.  Leighty scored again in the bottom of the fourth on another error by Pikeville.  Pikeville had a big fifth inning scoring five runs to knot that game at 7-7.  Shawnee answered in the sixth as they scored four runs to take take the opener 11-7.

Sophomore Ali Thompson got the win as she pitched a complete game allowing seven runs (six earned) on eight hits, two walks while striking out two.  PC's Caitlin Conley was tagged with the loss, as she pitched the final three innings allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits, four walks and two strikeouts. [Box Score]

Barrett finished the game going 3-for-4 at the plate with three runs and one RBI.  Yates, Clevenger and freshman Sam Attinger each went 2-for-3 for the Bears.

Shawnee State won the night cap as they blanked Pikeville in five innings.  After leading 3-0 after three, the Bears put up six runs in the fourth to mercy rule Pikeville 9-0.  Seven Bears tallied hits in the win.  Freshman Tara Prater got the win.  In five innings she allowed two hits, one walk while striking out two.  [Box Score]

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