MEMPHIS-No. 16 Alabama Huntsville scored six runs in the top of the first as they claimed a 9-0 win over the Christian Brothers University Lady Bucs Sunday afternoon at Bland Field.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
• UAH (16-5, 7-2 GSC) jumped to a commanding early lead as they took advantage of two errors, a walk, a single, a double, a triple and a two-run Brooke Miller homer to score six runs in the top of the first inning.
• The Chargers added two more runs in the top of the second inning on a single, a double and an error.
• UAH set the final margin with a third-inning solo homer by Shannon Long.
KEY STATS:
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Kylie Steagall (San Diego, Calif./Steele Canyon HS) was 1-for-2.
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Olivia Parsels (Germantown, Tenn./St. Benedict HS) went 1-for-2.
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Sierra Anderson (Olive Branch, Miss./Lewisburg HS) was 1-for-2.
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Abby Ferreira (Santa Clarita, Calif./Saugus HS) went 1-for-2.
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Holly Oyhenart (Menifee, Calif./Paloma Valley HS) was 1-for-2.
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Jenna Cotter (Collierville, Tenn./Houston HS) threw two scoreless innings of relief, allowing one hit as she struck out four for the Lady Bucs (4-16, 0-9).
WHAT'S NEXT:
The Lady Bucs play their next five games on the road, beginning Tuesday afternoon as they visit Harding for a 1 p.m. doubleheader. Their next home game is Saturday, March 18, when they host Mississippi College for a GSC doubleheader.
