Softball Rolls Past Union Commonwealth in an AAC Doubleheader
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E | |
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Union Commonwealth | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
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Brenau (GA) | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | X | 8 | 11 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E | |
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Union Commonwealth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 4 |
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Brenau (GA) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | X | 11 | 15 | 0 |
Gainesville, Georgia- The Brenau softball team continued its strong conference play with a sweep over Union Commonwealth (Ky) College 11-10 and 8-3 in an Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) doubleheader on Friday.
The Brenau offense slugged out 15 hits in the opening game of the day to edge past the visiting Bulldogs 11-10. Sophomore Ava Moon led the team with a 3-4 performance with 2 RBIs and 2 stolen bases, while junior Whitney Hulsey added two hits and 4 RBIs. Sophomore Allie McGee added 2 RBIs and sophomore Breanne Brookshire and junior Riley Smith each drove in runs in the win.
In the second game of the afternoon, starting pitcher Emily Hall threw a complete game, allowing only two runs and the Brenau offense continued to run on all cylinders in an 8-3 win.
Junior Allie Busbee led the charge with three hits and 2 RBIs, while Brookshire continued her solid day by also adding 2 RBIs. Junior Charlotte Smith also added 2 RBIs in the win.
The two victories keep the Golden Tigers firmly in second place in the AAC softball standings as the squad holds a two game lead over Reinhardt (Ga.).
Brenau (24-7 overall, 13-3 AAC) next hits the road to take on Montreat (NC) College (21-11 overall, 9-5 AAC) in an Appalachian Athletic Conference doubleheader on Tuesday.