Pioneers Round Out GSAC Schedule With Southern Road Trip

Maryville, Tenn. - The Wesleyan College softball team wrapped up its Great South Athletic Conference schedule this weekend, travelling first to Salem College for a Friday night doubleheader in Winston-Salem, NC, before making the trek Maryville College for a Sunday afternoon doubleheader.  The Pioneers lost all four games over the weekend, closing out their conference season with a 2-14 record that ranks them seventh in the GSAC, one spot ahead of Spelman College.

In Friday evening's opening game, the Pioneers were shut out by Salem's freshman pitcher Abby Settles, who threw a no-hitter, striking out 10 Wesleyan batters to give her team the 8-0 advantage on the scoreboard.  The Pioneers made some adjustments at the plate during the second game of the doubleheader, picking up five hits, bolstered by Kayla Lumley's 2-for-3 performance.  However, it was the Pioneers defense that would cause them trouble in the nightcap with six errors contributing to an 11-2 loss.

With only 10 players making the trip, Coach Hightower gave the girls a break from softball on Saturday and took them white water rafting in Hot Springs, NC, before completing the trip to Maryville.

Sunday's doubleheader resulted in losses by scores of 8-0 and 9-1.  Wesleyan picked up seven hits from six different batters over the two games, and despite losing, Coach Hightower remained upbeat.  "Overall, I think we played pretty good against both Salem and Maryville.  We are getting better with each game and I'm proud of our effort each time we take the field."

Wesleyan plays its final doubleheader of the season on Monday evening against Tennessee Temple University, a team they have already beaten once this year.  First pitch is set for 4:00pm.  At the conclusion of the games, the Pioneers will pay tribute to their two seniors, Kayla Lumley and Tricia Velasco in a Senior Night celebration that will likely take place around 7:30pm.