SEARCY, Ark. - Senior Lily Tanski was dealing on Sunday, hurling a two-hit shutout to lead the Harding Lady Bisons over the sixth-ranked Southern Arkansas Muleriders 4-0 in Great American Conference action. The win Sunday completed the series sweep for Harding who won both games of the doubleheader Saturday in walk-off fashion.
Harding improves to 18-3 overall and 5-1 in the GAC.
Southern Arkansas falls to 15-5 overall and 3-3 in the GAC.
Tanski (6-0) went the distance for Harding, giving up two hits, no walks and striking out three. It was her third complete game and her second shutout of the season.
In the batter's box, the Lady Bisons were paced by senior Hanna Jones, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI. Junior Chelsea Blankenship also went 1-for-3 with two RBI. Senior Madison Fraley also chipped in for Harding, putting together two hits in two trips to the plate while adding an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
In the bottom of the first, Hanna Jones hit a lead-off home run to left field. It was her second homer of the season.
The Lady Bisons tacked on three insurance runs in the sixth on three hits. Chelsea Blankenship knocked in two runs when she hit a single to left field. After a Blankenship stolen bases, Madison Fraley hit a single up the middle to score Blankenship from second.
GAME NOTES
» It was Harding's second shutout of the season both shutouts came by Lily Tanski.
» The Lady Bisons out-hit the Muleriders at a 5-2 clip.
» Harding went 2-for-5 (.400) with runners in scoring position.
» Harding pitchers faced 23 Southern Arkansas hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and 12 fly balls while striking out three.
» Southern Arkansas was led offensively by sophomore Mariah Hamilton, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
» The last time the Muleriders have been shutout was last season at home against the Lady Bisons. Harding won the game 2-0.
Harding will continue GAC action next weekend when its travels to Arkansas-Monticello for a three-game series. First pitch is scheduled for Friday at 5 p.m.
