Lipscomb University
20-26, 7-11
University of Central Arkansas
23-24, 11-6
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
| Central Arkansas | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | X | 9 | 10 | 0 |
Softball Gets Swept in ASUN Series by Central Arkansas
4/19/2025 3:10:00 PM | Softball
LIPSCOMB 6, CENTRAL ARKANSAS 9
Lipscomb recorded three consecutive hits from Macyn Kirby, Alyssa Hastings, and Josey Polk to lead off the top of the first. Brenna Sherman recorded an RBI on a ground out to send Kirby home, putting the Bisons on the board early.
T1 | Striking first ??
— Lipscomb Softball (@LipscombSB) April 19, 2025
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Presley Rader reached on a fielder's choice and Hastings was able to convert a second run for Lipscomb for a Rader RBI.
The Bisons' lead was short-lived as the Sugar Bears tied the score in the bottom of the inning. Central Arkansas took the lead with a third run in the bottom of the second. Courtney Sauer entered the circle to retire Laine Barefoot, but the Sugar Bears went pedal to the metal, scoring another two runs for a 6-2 advantage.
Lipscomb got back into a groove in the top of the third, loading the bases with no outs to lead off. Rader recorded her second RBI of the afternoon on a SAC fly with a score from Hastings.
Central Arkansas put three more runners on the board in the bottom of the fifth and sixth innings to extend their lead to 9-3.
The Bisons picked up two base hits in the top of the seventh before Rader stepped up to the plate with two outs. Rader launched the ball over the fence for runs from Hastings and Brenna Sherman, cutting the Sugar Bear's lead to three.
T7 | Presley with the dinger!
— Lipscomb Softball (@LipscombSB) April 19, 2025
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The Sugar Bears closed the inning out after relieving their pitcher to sweep the series. Despite the loss, the Bisons outhit Central Arkansas 11-10.
Presley Rader had a fantastic afternoon, hitting 1-3 with five RBI and a run of her own on a homer. Alyssa Hastings swung 2-3, recording three of Lipscomb's six runs. Brenna Sherman and Macyn Kirby each hit 2-4 on the afternoon and a run each.
UP NEXT
Lipscomb faces local rival Belmont in a rescheduled matchup of the Battle of the Boulevard. First pitch is set for 4 PM on Tuesday, Apr. 22nd, hosted by the Bruins at
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Madge Layfield (6-4)
L: Sauer, Courtney (2-7)
S: Paityn Engemann (1)
Batting:
2B: Kirby, Macyn 1
HR: Rader, Presley 1
RBI: Sherman, Brenna 1 ; Rader, Presley 5
SF: Rader, Presley 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Kirby, Macyn 1 ; Hastings, Alyssa 3 ; Sherman, Brenna 1 ; Rader, Presley 1
Batting:
2B: Kylie Griffin 1 ; Madi Young 2 ; Kaitlyn Graham 2
RBI: Kylie Griffin 1 ; Madi Young 3 ; Kaitlyn Graham 4 ; Emma Robertson 1
SF: Madi Young 1 ; Emma Robertson 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Kylie Griffin 2 ; Addie Graham 3 ; Madi Young 1 ; Kaitlyn Graham 1 ; Emma Robertson 1 ; Aeryn Shuman 1
