Softball wins three, prepares for NGCSU
Coming off of two strong wins, the Bobcats turned to face the Columbus State University Cougars on Tuesday in a doubleheader.
Tuesday’s game started with GCSU senior outfielder Sherquita Bostick’s solo homer, the Bobcats’ only run of the game.
Frustration set in when CSU made a comeback in the third inning on two Bobcat errors and a stolen base. With the score in CSU’s favor 2-1 in the third inning, both teams revved up the intensity with several hits to the outfield but not many that brought the cleats hitting home plate.
The Cougars scored the last run in the fifth inning as second baseman Christie Thompson doubled and brought home left fielder April Jowers, leaving the final score at 3-1 for game one.
Senior designated player Chelsea Wilson blamed the lack of finishing for the game one loss.
“In the first game we came out hitting well, we just didn’t have the turnover on runs, and they were doing what we weren’t and that won them the game,” Wilson said.
The Bobcats took the slim loss to heart and turned up the heat in the late afternoon game.
Wilson commented on the sentiments of the team after round one with the Cougars.
“By the second game we were just frustrated so we took and made opportunities to get the runs in. We all kind of just knew what we had to do without it being said out loud. We are second in the conference and by losing the first game we put ourselves in a more difficult position,” Wilson said.
The Bobcats put the Cougars on their heels after their game one win. Bostick homered to centerfield, scoring junior outfielder Allison Schwimer. Wilson made the lone score in the second inning on a Schwimer single.
As the third inning rolled around, things heated up for the Bobcats with several hits and three runs to up the ante. The Cougars could only manage one run on a solo homer.
Throughout the game, the Bobcats made swift outs with graceful catches diving on the ground or running for the pop fly. Only one technique seemed to stump the nimble players when they were up to bat Tuesday: bunting.
Wilson and Swanson reflected back on the several bunting attempts with humor.
“Really the only thing that coach said was that we had better learn to bunt, that was frustrating because no one could get it in the field to count,” Wilson and Swanson laughed.
The Bobcats held on for a 7-3 victory and a series split.
Swanson made it clear that when they want a win or are on a mission to succeed on the field it will happen.
“We did what we had to in order to create the advantages and opportunities we needed,” Swanson said.
As the Bobcats approach the end of their season, they still have work to do. Their next doubleheader is Thursday, April 9, against Clark Atlanta at 4 p.m., and 6 p.m.
They currently sit at number two in the conference with their final doubleheader against North Georgia on April 11.
“This is going to be a tough game for us. We are the first in two seeds in the conference. This would be the best year for us to sweep North Georgia because of our position,” Wilson said. “I think if we play with consistency and stay solid, and Mandy throws her game, then I think we can win it.”
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on Apr 10 2009. Filed under Sports.
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