ALBERTVILLE, Ala. — The Christian Brothers University softball team struggled to keep pace with Georgia Southwestern on Friday afternoon, falling 12-4 in a seven-inning contest at the UAH Charger Chillout.

Offensive Highlights

Christian Brothers' offense tallied eight hits, with second baseman Ashley Williamson leading the charge, going 3-for-4 with a run scored. Meanwhile, Kiera Coulon delivered a two-RBI hit in the fifth inning. Mandie Barrow added a multi-hit performance, going 2-for-3 with a run scored.

How It Happened

Georgia Southwestern wasted no time taking the lead, pushing across two runs in the opening frame. Christian Brothers responded in the second inning when Barrow scored on a dropped fly ball, cutting the deficit to 2-1.

The turning point came in the third inning, as Georgia Southwestern strung together multiple hits and capitalized on defensive errors to post a six-run frame, extending their advantage to 8-1.

Christian Brothers showed resilience in the fifth inning, rallying for three runs behind Coulon's clutch two-RBI knock, but the Hurricanes posted three runs of their own in the top half to maintain their advantage. CBU was unable to chip away further as Georgia Southwestern's pitching staff shut the door in the final two frames.

Pitching Summary

Gabby Dickerson got the start for Christian Brothers, tossing 2.1 innings while allowing four runs (only two earned) on five hits. Emily Schooler entered in relief, working the final 4.2 innings and conceding eight additional runs (six earned).

On the opposing side, Georgia Southwestern's pitching combined for six strikeouts while limiting CBU to just three earned runs in key scoring situations.

Up Next

Christian Brothers will look to bounce back when they return to action on Saturday in the UAH Charger Chillout. The Lady Bucs are scheduled to face both Kentucky Wesleyan and Shorter.