SEARCY  – The Harding softball team defeated Oklahoma Baptist 2-1 Friday in Great American Conference action at the HU Softball Field.

Harding improves to 12-3 overall and 7-2 in the GAC.

Oklahoma Baptist falls to 11-8 overall and 6-6 in the GAC.

Game One Key Innings (Harding 2, Oklahoma Baptist 1)

-         T1 – Cheyenne Demaree hit a double and was thrown out at third but Jocee Sparks scored from first. (Oklahoma Baptist 1, Harding 0)

-         B1 – Jordan Cabana hit a double to left center that scored Nicole Shano from first. (Harding 1, Oklahoma Baptist 1)

-         B4 – Makenzie Chappell hit a single up the middle that scored Bryce from third. (Harding 2, Oklahoma Baptist 1)

 
Game One Key Statistics

-         Oklahoma Baptist had six hits all by different players.

-         Harding had five hits all by different players.

-         Lily Tanski got the win for Harding to improve to 7-2. She went the distance, gave up one earned run and struck out four. It was her sixth complete game this season.

-         Kayleigh Jones received the loss for Oklahoma Baptist and falls to 6-4 on the season.

Up Next

-         The two teams will wrap up their three-game series with a doubleheader Saturday starting at noon.